The Syrian Interim Government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have reached an agreement on Monday to merge all civil and military organizations in the Kurdish-controlled area under state institutions.

The integration includes border crossings, airports as well as those institutions in the oil and gas fields.

The agreement was finalized in a meeting between Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Shar'a and top SDF commander Mazloum Abdi earlier in the day.  The

agreement also includes provisions guaranteeing the rights of all Syrians, officially recognizing the Kurdish community as an integral part of Syria, establishing a nationwide ceasefire and protecting returning displaced Syrians.