Saudi Arabia endorses Syria ceasefire and SDF state integration

Saudi Arabia has formally welcomed the ceasefire and political integration deal between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led SDF. Riyadh praised U.S. mediation efforts and expressed hope the agreement will strengthen Syria's stability and state institutions.

Saudi Arabia has issued a public endorsement of the landmark ceasefire and political integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). In an official statement on Monday, the kingdom's Foreign Ministry welcomed the pact, which aims to bring the Kurdish-led group's civilian and military institutions under the full authority of the state in Damascus.

Praise for US diplomacy and a vision for Syrian stability

The Saudi statement, reported by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, specifically "praised the efforts made by the US in reaching the agreement," acknowledging the key diplomatic role played by the Trump administration. Riyadh expressed hope that the implementation of the deal would "help strengthen security and stability, build state institutions and apply the rule of law in a way that fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people for development and prosperity." This aligns with a broader regional trend of supporting the restoration of central governance in Syria after years of fragmentation.

Reaffirming support for Syrian sovereignty and unity

The Saudi Foreign Ministry further reaffirmed its "full support for efforts by the Syrian government to enhance civil peace and preserve Syria’s sovereignty and territorial unity." This position signifies a continued diplomatic shift, as Riyadh moves toward reconciliation with the government in Damascus after having supported opposition groups earlier in the conflict. The endorsement adds significant weight from a major Arab power to the international backing the agreement has already received from other regional states.

A deal born from military and diplomatic pressure

The Saudi welcome follows Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's Sunday announcement of the comprehensive agreement. The deal came after the Syrian Army launched a military operation to retake areas in eastern and northeastern Syria, citing repeated violations by the SDF of previous integration pacts. The convergence of military pressure and international diplomacy, including U.S. involvement, created the conditions for this breakthrough. For nations invested in regional stability, including Türkiye—which views the dissolution of the SDF's autonomous military wing as a critical security objective—the growing Arab and international consensus behind the agreement represents a positive step toward a more stable northern Syria, provided the integration is fully and irreversibly implemented.