Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq (KRG.org) – Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani today visited Peshmerga forces on the front lines at Khazer and Zertek with Dr Rosch Shaways, Commander of the Khazer front.
The Prime Minister listened to detailed accounts of developments on the ground and the situation in the area in general. He took stock of the needs of the Peshmerga forces on the front lines.
In a speech to Peshmerga forces, he hailed the role of the Peshmerga in protecting the people of Kurdistan for many years, sacrificing their blood and lives to attain freedom and victory for their land and country. He stated that today, the Peshmerga forces are once again courageously defending the land and the freedom of the people of Kurdistan in the entire region and on all fronts.
Prime Minister Barzani added that Peshmerga forces symbolise resilience and resistance to invasion and persecution – a symbol of pride for the people of Kurdistan who have always valued the efforts of their Peshmerga forces. Today, Peshmerga forces are recording legendary and historic triumphs and moments of great pride from Sinjar to Gwer and Makhmour, in Jalawla and Saadiyah and Hamaran, he said. They are writing a chapter in the history of the people of Kurdistan, something of which current and future generations will be proud.
The Prime Minister pointed out that the Peshmerga forces’ resilience and willingness to volunteer for service on the front lines have been essential in removing terrorists from Kurdistan. He reiterated that the Peshmerga forces’ drive to advance forward and repel the terrorists has inspired confidence and resilience in the people of Kurdistan, adding that reports around the world now highlight the sacred name of the Peshmerga as courageous, a symbol of freedom, and the protectors of Kurdistan’s diverse communities. The forces are internationally recognised as protecting the values of human rights and dignity, a source of pride for every individual in Kurdistan.
Prime Minister Barzani concluded by wishing everlasting success to every member of the Peshmerga forces, the officers, and the commanders.