Newspaper: Türkiye to establish military base east of Euphrates as part of Syrian agreement

As part of a significant agreement between the Syrian administration and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), aimed at "Integrating all military institutions into the Syrian administration," the Turkish-Syrian border is set to be cleared of terrorism in a short period of time.

The agreement, which was detailed in an article from the Turkish newspaper "Türkiye", outlines several important developments, per Caliber.Az.

One of the key points in the agreement is the prohibition of the YPG from operating as a bloc east of the Euphrates River, as demanded by Türkiye. The agreement also highlights that once fully integrated into the Syrian army, new military units will be formed in northeastern Syria, and Türkiye plans to establish a military base in the region.

The discussions surrounding these agreements took place during a visit to Damascus by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defence Minister Yaşar Güler, and MIT (National Intelligence Organization) Director İbrahim Kalın, where they reviewed the details of the eight-point agreement between the SDF and the Syrian administration.

A source familiar with the discussions elaborated on the situation, stating, "There are claims that the YPG armed forces number about 60,000 to 70,000 people. However, the number of those resembling a regular army is around 25,000, with the rest acting more like 'marauders.' Regardless, they will be integrated into the Syrian army with their weapons, and this won't be limited to just one region."

The source further explained that the Syrian Ministry of Defence will be responsible for selecting and training these individuals, leading to the establishment of a regular army and police force. Additionally, members of the YPG who are not Syrian will be deported. The leaders of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD) will also engage in the political process. "Ahmed al-Sharaa is currently playing a significant role in overseeing this process," the source added.

There will also be a broader effort to involve everyone in a political process as part of the integration and disarmament, with a focus on disbanding the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) in both Syria and Iraq.

After the disarmament and disbandment process is completed, MIT will continue to monitor developments closely across both Syria and Iraq to ensure the situation remains stable.