Syria defence minister says open to talks with Kurds, but ready to use 'force'
Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 , 13:31
Damascus, Jan 22, 2025 (AFP) — Syria's defence minister said the interim authorities were open to talks with a Kurdish-led group on its dismantling, but did not rule out the use of force should negotiations fail.
"The door to negotiation with the (Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces) SDF is currently open," Murhaf Abu Qasra told reporters including AFP, but "if we have to use force, we will be ready".
