KDP’s VP Masrour Barzani celebrates 78th anniversary, reaffirms Party's role in Kurdish patriotism
"The Kurdistan Democratic Party remains the only hope of the Kurdish people to thwart conspiracies aimed at weakening the Kurdistan Region and will steadfastly defend the territory and rights of the Kurdish people."

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — On Friday, marking the 78th anniversary of its establishment, Masrour Barzani, Vice President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), reaffirmed the party's enduring legacy as a beacon of Kurdishness and patriotism.
In a message commemorating both the party's anniversary and the birthday of President Masoud Barzani, Masrour Barzani expressed his congratulations to the leadership, members, and supporters of the KDP.
"I extend my warmest congratulations to President Barzani and all KDP members, the families of the martyrs, the heroic peshmergas, the patriotic Kurdistanis, and supporters," VP Barzani stated in his message.
He highlighted the party's historical significance, noting that since its inception under the leadership of the late Mullah Mustafa Barzani, the KDP has served as a school of Kurdishness and a unifying force for all classes and communities in Kurdistan.
"Today, under the visionary and capable leadership of President Barzani, and thanks to the loyalty and perseverance of KDP members and supporters, our party stands as one of the largest, strongest, and most influential in the region. The KDP plays a crucial and effective role in protecting the constitutional structure and securing the national achievements of the Kurdish nation," Barzani added.
Addressing recent challenges to the Kurdistan Region's autonomy, Barzani emphasized the party's pivotal role in defending the region's status. "The Kurdistan Democratic Party remains the only hope of the Kurdish people to thwart conspiracies aimed at weakening the Kurdistan Region," he asserted.
Barzani concluded his message by calling on KDP members and supporters to actively participate in the upcoming Kurdistan parliamentary elections, urging them to ensure the party's continued leadership.
"The victory of the KDP signifies the victory, progress, and prosperity of Kurdistan," he declared, paying tribute to the party's founder, Mustafa Barzani, the revered leader Idris Barzani, and all martyrs of the Kurdistan freedom movement.
Masrour Barzani's message underscores the KDP's enduring commitment to the Kurdish cause and its role as a cornerstone of the region's political landscape.
Full text of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)’s Vice President Masrour Barzani's Statement:
On the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the birthday of our national leader, President Masoud Barzani, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Barzani and all KDP members, the families of the martyrs, the heroic peshmergas, the patriotic Kurdistanis, and supporters.
Since its inception under the leadership of the late Mullah Mustafa Barzani, the KDP has been a beacon of Kurdish identity and patriotism, representing all classes and communities within Kurdistan.
The party's history is marked by sovereignty, sacrifice, and the unwavering defense of the Kurdish people's national rights.
Today, under the visionary and capable leadership of President Barzani, and thanks to the loyalty and perseverance of KDP members and supporters, our party stands as one of the largest, strongest, and most influential in the region. The KDP plays a crucial and effective role in protecting the constitutional structure and securing the national achievements of the Kurdish nation. The Kurdistan Democratic Party remains the only hope of the Kurdish people to thwart conspiracies aimed at weakening the Kurdistan Region and will steadfastly defend the territory and rights of the Kurdish people.
We urge KDP members and supporters to participate in the upcoming Kurdistan parliamentary elections with enthusiasm and loyalty, ensuring that, as always, the KDP remains the leading force in Kurdistan. The victory of the KDP signifies the victory, progress, and prosperity of Kurdistan.
On August 16, as we commemorate the anniversary of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, we honor the memory of the party's founder, Mustafa Barzani, the revered leader Idris Barzani, and all the martyrs of the Kurdistan freedom movement.
Masrour Barzani
Vice President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party
August 16, 2024