Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Commander Mazlum Abdi participated in a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC via Zoom, where he discussed the situation in Syria and North and East Syria, as well as Abdullah Öcalan’s historic call.

Abdi stated: "Mr. Öcalan's call was directed at the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its guerrillas. It was not specifically intended for our region. He conveyed the same message to Southern (Başûr) Kurdistan and other regions, including ours."

Abdi highlighted that Öcalan's message represents a positive development and a call for peace, adding that if implemented, it would further strengthen democracy in Turkey.

Abdi continued: "The relationship between the PKK and Turkey, along with the establishment of peace, will also impact our region. If this process succeeds, it will have a positive effect on us, and Turkey will have no justification to attack our region."