On July 22, 2024, the Syrian Negotiation Commission convened with all its representatives present. The meeting focused on several key topics, prominently the latest developments in the Syrian political negotiation process, changes in international positions on the Syrian issue, and the Commission’s recent activities both domestically and internationally. The discussions emphasized the importance of building a collaborative Syrian front with local communities, civil society organizations, media, and Syrian lobbies in diaspora countries. The aim is to pursue a fair political solution that reflects the will of the Syrians and conforms to related international resolutions.
The Commission’s bylaws were a major point of discussion on the agenda. Representatives of the components discussed the need to amend several articles, including developing administrative mechanisms within the Commission, adding various competencies and responsibilities to the offices of the Commission, such as the Legal Office, modifying membership terms, and increasing the period designated for appointing the leadership of the Commission to two years instead of one, with the possibility of extension only once. These changes aim to provide sufficient time to implement proposed plans, support the negotiation process, and broaden the Commission’s scope in leveraging its political and diplomatic relations with regional and international actors, as well as to activate the various offices and committees of the Commission and enhance their performance. Especially now, the priority is to mobilize international efforts to serve the Syrian cause and the rights of the Syrian people to political change and the establishment of a state of citizenship, law, and justice. A majority of the components present agreed to amend the bylaws formally.
The Commission also renewed its emphasis on its functional role in managing the political negotiation process, stating that its strength comes primarily from the people and the solidarity and strength of its components, all bearing responsibilities and working together to achieve the goals that Syrians have sacrificed much for, including achieving the required political change as stipulated by international decisions, particularly the Geneva Communique and UN Resolutions 2118 and 2254.
The Commission stressed the independence of its decision-making, asserting that it will be governed only by the interests of the Syrian people and their just cause and legitimate demands. The Commission also expressed its belief in the ability of Syrian youth to continue their struggle in various forms, especially political, and its intention to continue collaborative decision-making with civil society organizations, experts, specialists, national figures, and active revolutionary figures until all the goals of the glorious Syrian revolution are achieved, and Syrians gain their freedom and the modern state they deserve.
