President Masoud Barzani welcomed the Halabja Support Council at his Pirmam office and reaffirmed support for Halabja. The meeting strengthened ties between Halabja and leadership in the Kurdistan Region. President Barzani praised the resilience and heroism of the province and promised continued efforts to elevate its status.
The delegation expressed deep appreciation for the consistent support from President Barzani. They thanked the Kurdistan Region Presidency, the KRG, the Kurdistan Parliament, and their representatives in Baghdad. According to the group, these institutions have consistently backed Halabja’s development and protected its rightful status.
The key phrase support for Halabja repeated throughout the conversation. The delegation urged President Barzani to keep pushing for more public services and infrastructure. They asked for expanded efforts from all Kurdistan Region institutions.
President Barzani acknowledged Halabja’s great historical and symbolic importance. He called the province’s pain and courage impossible to measure. He stressed again that the title of “province” does not reflect the true value of Halabja’s sacrifice.
He also proudly identified himself as an honorary member of the Halabja Support Council. He encouraged the region’s institutions to meet their duties toward Halabja. He said they should provide maximum service within their capabilities.
During the meeting, President Barzani also discussed current political developments. He explained the latest relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Federal Government in Baghdad. This included ongoing discussions and efforts to safeguard the rights of the Kurdistan Region.
Additionally, he reminded everyone that the legacy of Halabja will always be part of the Kurdish identity. He emphasized that support for Halabja is not only a duty but a long-standing promise. President Barzani also assured the delegation that he will personally continue to champion the province’s needs.
Through firm leadership, symbolic recognition, and historical memory, the Kurdistan Region reaffirms its support for Halabja.