Erbil, August 16, 2024 – In a message commemorating the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Vice President Nechirvan Barzani highlighted the party’s pivotal role in leading the Kurdish liberation movement and emphasized its enduring commitment to the prosperity and freedom of Kurdistan.

In his statement, Barzani paid tribute to the martyrs of Kurdistan and their families, honoring the memory of the late Mullah Mustafa Barzani, the founder of the KDP, along with all the heroes and revolutionaries who have sacrificed in the struggle for Kurdish liberation. He extended his warm congratulations to President Masoud Barzani, the leadership, members, and supporters of the KDP, as well as to the heroic peshmergas and the Kurdish people at large.

Barzani underscored the KDP’s unwavering dedication to the values and principles that have guided the party since its establishment. He expressed pride in the KDP’s leadership in the Kurdish movement, noting that the party has been at the forefront of efforts to secure freedom and prosperity for Kurdistan and will continue its mission until final victory is achieved.

As Kurdistan, Iraq, and the broader region face significant developments and challenges, Barzani highlighted the KDP’s crucial role in fostering solidarity, unity, and the protection of coexistence and constitutional rights for the Kurdish people. He emphasized that the KDP must continue to adapt to the times, strengthen governance institutions, and promote the national spirit to ensure the rights of the Kurdish people.

"The KDP is always proud of its history of struggle, sacrifices, and achievements," Barzani stated, adding that the party is committed to working toward a brighter future for the Kurdish people with faith and determination.

Barzani concluded by calling for the continuous renewal of the KDP’s commitment to the values of the Kurdish liberation movement, ensuring that the party remains a beacon of hope and leadership in the pursuit of Kurdish freedom and prosperity.

The anniversary of the KDP’s founding serves as a reminder of the party’s enduring legacy and its ongoing role in shaping the future of Kurdistan.