Talabani: There is no way other than unity to protect our country

Talabani insisted that "there is no way but unity" to protect the land and strengthen the sovereignty of the region, and that the PUK “always prioritizes cooperation and joint work to serve the people of Kurdistan”.

In a statement marking the 48th founding anniversary of his party, Bafil Jalal Talabani, leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), said that “there is no way other than unity” to protect Kurdistan.

Talabani remarked that solutions to the problems should be based on dialogue and deliberation, and impositions should be avoided. He said: “Let's lead Kurdistan to a beautiful future together. The life and success of our people should be our biggest concern”.

Talabani said: “Our party and personal interests should not make us forget about our great aspirations. Kurdistan is going through a sensitive process; serious changes are taking place.”

Talabani insisted that "there is no way but unity" to protect the land and strengthen the sovereignty of the region, adding that the "The PUK always prioritizes cooperation and joint work to serve the people of Kurdistan”.

Talabani concluded: “The PUK has always called for unity and solidarity. For us, our strength relies on our unity and solidarity. All our efforts and demands in Baghdad seek to secure a genuine representation of the people of the region and their legal rights. The PUK has been trying to overcome the obstacles together with their colleagues in Iraq. We want to secure a beautiful future for our people and our country by promoting a genuine common life.”