SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi and Kurdish officials as well as the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) on Wednesday congratulated the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) on the anniversary of its foundation.
The PUK marks the 47th anniversary of its foundation on Wednesday, a few days after it held the party’s forum for reform and renewal in the city.
“Let this occasion encourage us to secure good and fair governance, for people’s rights and to end dangers on now and future of our nations,” said Iraqi President Barham Salih, who is the PUK’s candidate for the second term of Iraq’s presidency.
Meanwhile, Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani hoped the PUK would continue to support the government in implementing its agenda.
“I hope the PUK continues to support the government as a major participator in implementing the government’s agenda so that it can properly serve the people of Kurdistan,” Barzani said in his congratulatory message to the party.
Barzani also stressed the importance of coordination between the Kurdish parties to defend the national achievements and constitutional rights of the Kurdish people.
Separately, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Politburo sent a congratulatory message to PUK’s President Bafel Jalal Talabani, stressing coordination and partnership between both parties.
“We warmly congratulate you, members and followers of your struggling party,” the KDP politburo said.
It also stressed on “one political stance” to solve problems, to support the government and protect the Kurdistan Region’s entity.
“We reiterate coordination, harmony and friendship between our parties,” it stated.
