Ilham Ahmed, a prominent leader within the Syrian Democratic Council, has disclosed that Kurdish authorities in northeastern Syria maintain consistent, high-level communication with Turkish security officials. Despite the Turkish government publicly labeling these Kurdish-led factions as terrorist organizations, Ahmed stated that these clandestine channels have facilitated the exchange of information regarding regional developments for several years. She clarified that these interactions are restricted to security personnel and do not involve the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Ahmed expressed a desire for more formal, direct diplomatic engagement to replace the current indirect communication methods. These remarks were shared during recent interviews with several media outlets, highlighting a complex dynamic between the Kurdish-run administration and Ankara that persists behind the scenes of public political rhetoric.
Source : Turkish Minute
