Macron Pledges to Remain Loyal to Kurdish Fighters Combating Terrorism
The French position reflects a deep understanding of the importance of partnership with the Kurdish component as a fundamental guarantee for combating terrorism in the region
January 6, 2025, 7:21 pm

Macron Pledges to Remain Loyal to Kurdish Fighters Combating Terrorism

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French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized on Monday his country's firm commitment to Kurdish fighters who have fought battles against terrorist organizations in Syria, stressing the need to deal realistically with the issue of political change in Syria.

During the French Ambassadors' Conference held in Paris, where he reviewed France's diplomatic strategy for the current year, Macron explained that Paris will continue its support for the transitional phase towards "a sovereign Syria that respects its ethnic, political and sectarian pluralism," according to French media outlets.

French Foreign Minister Jean Noel, in an exclusive interview with North Press last Friday, stressed the necessity of involving the Kurdish component in the process of rebuilding Syria's future.

Macron affirmed his commitment to "remain loyal to freedom fighters like the Kurds who are fighting terrorism, especially the Islamic State ISIS organization."

These statements come in the context of emphasizing the importance of strategic partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces, which represents a model for self-administration and local governance in north and east Syria.

It is worth noting that France was one of the first countries to support the experience of north and east Syria, providing continuous political and humanitarian support to the region since 2015.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”