SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-president Bafel Talabani on Monday called for unity among the Kurdish parties to defend rights of the Region’s people in Baghdad.
Talabani released a message on Monday to congratulate Muslims in the Kurdistan Region and the world on the occasion of Islamic New Year, started on Tuesday.
“We hope we make this holy occasion an opportunity to further renew the spirit of loving and balance and to strengthen relations between all nations, components and religions,” Talabani said in the message.
“We remember this great occasion at a time that the region and our country are facing big changes. We need to face the issues in a national spirit and in a responsible manner,” he added.
He called for the creation of “one voice” among the Kurdish parties and to unify efforts to create unity in Baghdad so as to defend the national rights.
“We should also be helpful in the Kurdistan Region for reform, changes and further serving Kurdistan beloved people,” he stated.