President Barzani stresses peace process importance to Bakirhan
Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani underscored
the importance of reviving and sustaining the peace process in Turkiye during a
phone call on Friday with Tuncer Bakırhan, co-chair of the Peoples’ Democratic
Party (HDP), as the two exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings.
The HDP, a pro-Kurdish opposition party in Turkiye, has long championed
a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish issue and broader democratic reforms. It
played a key role in relaying the message from imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan,
concerning disarmament and the potential formal dissolution of the group.
According to a statement from Barzani’s office, Bakırhan conveyed
holiday wishes on behalf of himself and the HDP, expressing hopes for continued
progress and stability for the people of Kurdistan. He also commended Barzani’s
longstanding support for the peace process, urging him to continue playing a
constructive and influential role in efforts toward a lasting resolution.
Barzani, in turn, thanked Bakırhan for the call and emphasized the need
for all sides to work collectively to advance and protect the peace process.
