President Masoud Barzani celebrates successful Newroz celebrations in Cologne

Despite attempts by a rival entity to disrupt the event and mislead the message of the Newroz rally, President Barzani praised the true spirit and determination of the participants, noting that their commitment to the Kurdish cause and their loyalty to the homeland prevailed.

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – President Masoud Barzani has expressed his pleasure and satisfaction with the overwhelming participation of the Kurdish community in the Newroz celebrations held in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday. In a heartfelt message, President Barzani highlighted the significance of the event, which saw a large turnout of Kurds and supporters of Kurdish identity and patriotism, underscoring the strength and vitality of the Kurdish diaspora worldwide.

The President's message, shared with the public, read: 

"In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful, it is a pleasure to note that a large number of Kurdish people participated in the Newroz celebrations in Cologne, Germany. The participation of so many Kurds and advocates of Kurdish identity and patriotism in this rally clearly demonstrates the strength and vitality of the Kurdish diaspora abroad, showing that our people overseas are a significant force."

Despite attempts by a rival entity to disrupt the event and mislead the message of the Newroz rally, President Barzani praised the true spirit and determination of the participants, noting that their commitment to the Kurdish cause and their loyalty to the homeland prevailed.

"Although a rival entity attempted to disrupt the celebration in Cologne and mislead the message of the Newroz rally, the true spirit and determination of the participants prevented these attempts from succeeding, allowing the path of loyalty to the country and Kurdish identity to prevail." 

The President expressed his gratitude to all those who attended, emphasizing that the rally conveyed a powerful, peaceful message of Kurdish pride and resilience to the world. He extended his best wishes to the participants, commending the event’s enthusiasm and patriotic spirit.

"I would like to thank everyone who conveyed the peaceful message of their people to the world during this glorious rally, filled with Kurdish enthusiasm and patriotic spirit. I hope you are always happy."

In closing, President Barzani sent his warm greetings to Kurdish fighters, freedom fighters, and supporters of the Kurdish people across the globe, reinforcing his message of solidarity and hope for the future.

The Newroz celebrations in Cologne marked another milestone for the Kurdish community abroad, showcasing their unwavering dedication to their culture, heritage, and the continued struggle for peace and freedom.