In a statement on his social media accounts, Mazlum Abdi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said about the meeting held in Aqaba, Jordan: "We see the outcome of the Aqaba summit of Arab foreign ministers regarding Syria as positive.

We also support the efforts of the Arab countries to ensure stability in Syria. We view this as a fundamental step toward constructive dialogue to build a new Syria. We also emphasize the importance of halting all military activities on Syrian soil. Stability in Syria begins with the participation of all parties and the recognition of the country's unity, which opens the path to lasting peace."

Background

Foreign ministers from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar issued a joint statement on Saturday after they met in the Jordanian Red Sea port of Aqaba. The diplomats from the eight Arab League countries agreed to "support a peaceful transition process" in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow.

In a statement, the Foreign ministers said that "all political and social forces" must be represented in the new Syrian government and warned against "any ethnic, sectarian or religious discrimination" and called for "justice and equality for all citizens".

They added that the political process in Syria should be supported by "the United Nations and the Arab League, in accordance with the principles of Security Council Resolution 2254", a resolution in 2015 which set out a roadmap for a negotiated settlement.