President Masoud Barzani New Year message"We hope that in the new year, peace and coexistence will prevail over our region": President BarzaniERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Tuesday, President Masoud Barzani released a New Year message, extending warm wishes to the people of Kurdistan while also addressing key political developments and future aspirations for the region.
The President began his message with New Year greetings, particularly acknowledging Kurdistan's citizens and paying special tribute to the families of martyrs and Peshmerga forces.
His message carried special importance given the recent political developments in the region.
Regarding governance, President Barzani emphasized the successful execution of the Kurdistan Parliament elections in October 2024 as an important achievement.
He underscored that these elections evidently conveyed the will and ambitions of Kurdistan's people.
Following this electoral mandate, he underlined the significance of immediate action in forming the tenth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to effectively respond to public demands and implement programs serving the population's needs.
On federal relations, the President outlined a clear vision for addressing unresolved and pending issues between Erbil and Baghdad.
He stressed the need to settle disputes through constitutional frameworks and existing agreements, advocating for dialogue and coordination between the KRG and the federal government of Iraq.
His statement explicitly urged for eliminating obstacles to the rights of Kurdistan's people, suggesting a renewed focus on constructive engagement with Baghdad.
Text of President Barzani's message on the occasion of the New Year:
In the name of the Great and Merciful God On the occasion of the New Year, I extend my warmest congratulations to the beloved citizens of Kurdistan. I congratulate the proud families of martyrs and heroic Peshmerga, and wish prosperity and happiness for all.
It is a great pleasure that the Kurdistan Parliament elections were successfully held last October, and in these elections, the people of Kurdistan clearly conveyed their message and will. On this basis, the voice and demands of the people of Kurdistan must be answered through the prompt formation of the tenth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government, so that the Regional Government can implement its plans and programs to serve the people of Kurdistan.
We also emphasize that within the framework of the constitution and agreements, and through dialogue and coordination between the Federal Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government, the issues between both sides must be resolved and no more obstacles should be created for the rights of the people of Kurdistan. As we approach the beginning of the new year, our region is going through sensitive circumstances.
The events and changes in Syria, while affecting the situation in our region and equations, also present a new opportunity for the peoples of Syria to build a solid foundation for coexistence, peace, and stability through dialogue and mutual understanding. Our region can no longer bear conflicts, violence, terrorism, extremism, and instability; therefore, all parties must rely on the language of dialogue and mutual understanding and stay away from national and religious denial and fanaticism. All parties must know that imposition will not yield results.
We hope that in the new year, peace and coexistence will prevail over our region. I pray to Almighty God to keep our people away from all kinds of diseases, adversities, and disasters.
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