On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio welcomed the agreement signed by Syrian authorities and 'The Democratic Forces of Syria.' According to him, this agreement opens up the possibility for political settlement of the conflict in Syria.
It is noteworthy that 'Syrian Democratic Forces' is an alliance of Arab and Kurdish militants, supported by the United States, which played a key role in the fight against the terrorist group ISIS in the region.
'I welcome any steps that can lead to a democratic future for the people of Syria,' Rubio stated in his speech.