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French Foreign Ministry Confirms from Damascus on Kurdish Involvement.. and Confronting "Islamic Terrorism"
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French Position Reflects Comprehensive Strategic Vision Combining Combating Terrorism, Protecting Kurdish Component, and Achieving Regional Stability

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized during his visit to Damascus today Friday the necessity that "Syria should be a sovereign, secure state without battles", adding: "Weapons must be silenced in all Syrian territories".
Regarding the Kurdish issue in northern Syria, he added: "There must be a political solution for the Kurds, to integrate them into the Syrian state, and to reach a permanent ceasefire", confirming continued French support for the Kurdish people's rights in Syria.
The French Minister further stated that "Syria must be sovereign and free, and secure, which means there is no place in this country for Islamic terrorism".
Continuing: "You have suffered from this terrorism and we have suffered from this terrorism, and we have always stood and continue to stand beside the Kurds in northeastern Syria", which confirms ongoing French coordination with Syrian Democratic Forces in confronting terrorist threats that might exploit Syria's conditions to build capabilities and train militants.
The French minister clarified that "on the thirteenth of December, we struck a site belonging to ISIS", emphasizing: "We do not want this terrorism to threaten Syria, nor threaten France's security, nor the security of the world and Europe", indicating Paris's commitment to fighting terrorist organizations.
It should be noted that French-Kurdish relations extend over many years, with France providing significant military and logistical support to Syrian Democratic Forces in their war against ISIS, which contributed to liberating vast areas in northeastern Syria from the terrorist organization's control.
French statements confirm the importance of adopting a comprehensive solution for all components in Syria, ensuring everyone's rights and limiting Turkey's attempts to intervene in Syrian affairs and transform the region into a stronghold for extremist groups.
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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.”
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