Erbil, Kurdistan Region, November 27, 2023

We welcome the return of Mr. Shorsh Ismail, the Minister of Peshmerga Affairs, to his position in the ministry. This is a significant and necessary step that will contribute to the successful implementation of reforms and the reunification of the Peshmerga forces. We wish him success and assure him of our full support.

Given the current situation in the Kurdistan Region and the challenges faced by Iraq and the wider region, it is imperative for the political parties, particularly the PUK and KDP, to be united and come to a shared understanding in order to find effective solutions to disagreements. As the Kurdistan Region Presidency, we are committed to continuing our efforts towards this goal.

Nechirvan Barzani
President of the Kurdistan Region