Foreign relations of Rojava

The AANES, consisting of three regions (Afrin, Euphrates and Jazira), was formed in early 2014 in the context of the Syrian Civil War, a conflict that has caused the involvement of many countries and international organizations in the area.

The Constitution of North and East Syria, which defines the autonomous region as an integral part of Syria and not a separate country, states that "the Autonomous Regions shall not interfere in the domestic affairs of other countries, and it shall safeguard its relations with neighboring states, resolving any conflicts peacefully."

Many international organizations had given a helping hand as well as sending them special medical equipment, UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders in particular.

[98] YPG spokesman Redur Xelil stated on 20 March 2017 that Russia will train Kurdish fighters under an agreement in which it will also set up a military base near Afrin.

[99] Russia however denied any such deal was made, stating it had no plans to create additional military bases in Syria and adding that only a section of its reconciliation centre was located in Aleppo Governorate near Afrin for the prevention of ceasefire violations.

Demonstration for solidarity with Rojava , in Vienna , 2014
International march in solidarity with Rojava and Northern Syria
U.S. soldiers train Asayish Anti-Terror Forces (HAT) with mortars in eastern Syria, 29 September 2021
Salih Muslim , then co-chairman of the PYD , with Ulla Jelpke at Rosa Luxemburg Foundation in Berlin
Flags of Rojava and Turkey at a border crossing in northern Syria
Rojava's People's Protection Units and Women's Protection Units cooperate with Special Operations Forces of the U.S. and other nations in the fight against ISIL
Seal of the Jazira Region 's Foreign Relations Board