President Masoud Barzani Commemorates KDP’s 78th Anniversary: A Testament to Kurdish Resilience and Progress
"The KDP was established to liberate and serve the people of Kurdistan. Its purpose is to ensure the prosperity of the Kurdish people and to safeguard the legitimacy and strength of their cause."
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Friday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani marked the 78th anniversary of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) with a powerful message honoring the party’s enduring legacy and the sacrifices made by its members in the pursuit of Kurdish freedom and prosperity.
In his statement, President Barzani extended heartfelt congratulations to the KDP’s cadres, members, and supporters, as well as to the proud families of martyrs, the heroic Peshmerga forces, and all communities across Kurdistan.
He expressed his wishes for their continued prosperity and happiness, underscoring the significance of this milestone in Kurdish history.
Reflecting on the founding of the KDP on August 16, 1946, under the leadership of the late Mullah Mustafa Barzani, President Barzani described the party’s establishment as a historical necessity for the Kurdish people.
At a time of great challenges, the KDP emerged as a crucial instrument for achieving the democratic, national, and ethnic aspirations of the Kurdish people.
President Barzani reaffirmed the core mission of the KDP on this anniversary, emphasizing that the party was founded to liberate and serve the people of Kurdistan.
"The KDP was established to liberate and serve the people of Kurdistan. Its purpose is to ensure the prosperity of the Kurdish people and to safeguard the legitimacy and strength of their cause," Barzani stated.
He urged all KDP members to honor the party’s rich history, the sacrifices made, and the blood of martyrs by fulfilling their duties with unwavering dedication, strengthening and serving Kurdistan.
Barzani’s message also highlighted the KDP’s pivotal role in Kurdish society, asserting that the strength of the party is intrinsically linked to the strength of Kurdistan.
"It is well known, both among friends and foes of the Kurdish people, that the strength of the KDP is directly tied to the strength of Kurdistan," he declared.
As the KDP celebrates its 78th anniversary, it continues to stand as a symbol of resilience, unity, and progress for the Kurdish people, reinforcing its position as a driving force in the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice in Kurdistan.
The full text of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani statement:
In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all cadres, members, and supporters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) on the 78th anniversary of its establishment. I also convey my best wishes to the proud families of our martyrs, the heroic Peshmerga forces, and all communities across Kurdistan, wishing them prosperity and happiness.
The founding of the KDP on August 16, 1946, under the leadership of the late Barzani, was a historical necessity for the Kurdish people, enabling them to continue their struggle and perseverance during challenging times. Since its inception, the KDP has served as a powerful instrument for the Kurdish people in achieving their democratic, national, and ethnic aspirations.
On this 78th anniversary, I want to reaffirm that the KDP was established to liberate and serve the people of Kurdistan. Its purpose is to ensure the prosperity of the Kurdish people and to safeguard the legitimacy and strength of their cause. Therefore, all KDP members must honor the greatness of their party’s history, the sacrifices made, and the blood of our martyrs by fulfilling their duties with utmost dedication, serving and strengthening Kurdistan. It is well known, both among friends and foes of the Kurdish people, that the strength of the KDP is directly tied to the strength of Kurdistan.
Masoud Barzani
President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)
August 16, 2024
