Japanese Ambassador expresses admiration for Kurdish struggle: "Long Live Kurdistan"
"I was deeply impressed by the Kurdish struggle and the long path you've traversed to achieve today's prosperity. Congratulations on this success – it will remain in my mind forever. Long live Kurdistan," the Ambassador stated.
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Futoshi Matsumoto, in an exclusive interview with Kurdistan 24, expressed his profound admiration for the Kurdish struggle and declared, "Congratulations on your success, and long live Kurdistan."
Speaking with Kurdistan24's correspondent Hero Mawloodi about his recent visit to the Barzan region, Ambassador Matsumoto shared his impressions of Kurdish history: "I visited the Barzani Museum in Barzan region for the first time and learned extensively about the Kurdish political movement's history, which spans over 100 years. I was deeply impressed by the Kurdish struggle and the long path you've traversed to achieve today's prosperity. Congratulations on this success – it will remain in my mind forever. Long live Kurdistan."
Regarding the sixth parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, held last month on Oct. 20 across the region, Matsumoto said: "I congratulate you on conducting the Kurdistan Parliament elections. All parties are showing patience and hope for peaceful political negotiations in the coming months to form a new government."
The Ambassador added, "For the development and progress of the Kurdistan Region, I hope the people of the Kurdistan Region maintain a stable political situation."
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has maintained strong diplomatic relations with Japan, which has supported various development projects in the region.
The Barzani Museum, which the ambassador visited, documents the Kurdish liberation movement and the struggle of the Barzani family, who played a pivotal role in Kurdish history.
The recent parliamentary elections marked another milestone in the region's democratic process, with various political parties participating in what international observers described as a crucial step in the Kurdistan Region's political development.
The interview was done by Kurdistan24's correspondent Hero Mawloodi.