President Nechirvan Barzani and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani welcome the reconvening of the Kurdistan Region Parliament. These are the full statements.
President Barzani:
“I welcome the reconvening of the Kurdistan Region Parliament. Parliament is the highest institution representing the will of all the people of Kurdistan. I call on all political forces to take an active part in its proceedings and, in a spirit of national responsibility, to resolve their differences within the parliamentary framework.”
“I hope this step will help break the political deadlock and create a more favourable environment for greater understanding and cooperation among all political parties.”
“I reaffirm that dialogue, compromise and partnership among all political forces are the foundation for overcoming differences and meeting challenges. Safeguarding political stability and protecting the institutions of the Kurdistan Region is a responsibility we all share.”
Prime Minister Barzani:
“I warmly congratulate the elected Speaker, the Deputy Speaker and the Secretary of the sixth term of the Kurdistan Parliament.”
“I also congratulate the patriotic, hardworking, fearless and caring members of parliament of the Kurdistan Region for maintaining legitimacy and reactivating the Kurdistan Parliament.”
“Your decision today is loyalty to the sacrifice of the martyrs and the will of the voters. This step is the success of the will of the people of Kurdistan. Reconvening the parliament is a commitment to the implementation of the democratic process in our region.”
“I hope that in the coming days, other members of parliament will participate in parliamentary sessions and fulfill their legitimate national and moral duties and live up to the trust placed in them by their voters and fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to them.”
“I call on all parties to come forward for the sake of our national interests, together, to serve our people and homeland better, and protect our constitutional achievements.”
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