Leaders of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region on Saturday congratulated the people on the occasion of Nowruz, the Kurdish new year, calling for a new beginning based on unity to guarantee a better future.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani stated that Nowruz is a sacred national holiday. It is a symbol of victory and freedom to the Kurdish people, he added.
Barzani invited everyone to a new beginning and to benefiting from the mistakes of the past.
He added that ensuring a better life to citizens requires unity and cohesion, in addition to putting an end to the conflicts among the Kurdistan political parties.
Barzani urged all parties to convene to discuss the regional situation, and to find solutions based on constitutional rights.
“To resolve the issues with the federal government and the issues in Iraq in general, I reiterate that the Kurdistan Region will assist and be cooperative in the pursuit of stability and peace and a better future for the country,” Barzani said, adding that the UN and international community should help both parties reach a final agreement.
“Everyone should know that resolving the issues between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government is the key to peace, stability and prosperity in Iraq.”
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani also congratulated the people on the occasion of the new year.
Barzani expressed hope that Iraq’s federal government will fully “implement the constitution and stabilize the political, economic, and security situation” in the country.
