Kurdish Parties Support PUK's Initiative to Build Unity

P.U.K 09:28 PM - 2023-10-25

The logo of PUK and other Kurdish Parties

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) is making a significant effort to strengthen and consolidate the Kurdish position in Baghdad, and the political factions within the Kurdistan Region express their support and approval for this initiative.

It has been suggested that political parties prioritizes the declaration of national reconciliation because the lack of unity among political parties in the region is a significant impediment to the Kurds achieving their constitutional rights.

The PUK prioritizes the concept of national unity as a means of efficiently serving the people. A PUK delegation, under the direction of President Bafel Jalal Talabani, intends to visit other political parties to achieve this goal. The purpose of this visit is to reaffirm the PUK's unwavering commitment to promoting national unity, as stated in its policy.

National goals require unity

Subhi Mahdi, a member of the political bureau of the Kurdistan Communist Party, told PUKMEDIA, "Past experiences have demonstrated that unity is the key to accomplishments and shared goals. No political entity in the region is capable of independently managing the situation's requirements and taking the initiative to do so. There is no way to avoid division given the complexity of the circumstances."

"As a first step, all political factions must engage in a national dialogue. Due to the arrogance of certain parties who are solely concerned with preserving their own advantages, there will be no dialogue. Mahdi stated that it is essential to adopt a well-balanced strategy that takes the risks of the current situation into account. Additionally, he stated, "The division in the region is what has undermined the region's equilibrium and power in Baghdad. Officials in the Kurdistan Region should question why, in the past, Iraqi forces came to Erbil and Sulaymaniyah to establish the Iraqi government, and all decisions were made in the region, but not anymore."

Unity aids the Kurds' delicate situation

We need unity among the Kurdistan Region's political parties if we are to strengthen the Kurdish position in Baghdad.

Abubakr Haladini, a member of the leadership of the Kurdistan Islamic Union, told PUKMEDIA: "All parties have long wished for Kurdish unity. A consensus on the roadmap, national strategy, and the principle of strengthening democracy is unquestionably a critical step that will establish the parties' roles and responsibilities toward one another and benefit the delicate situation of Kurds in general and South Kurdistan in particular."
"By working together, we can stabilize Kurdistan Region citizen rights and financial entitlements, and our unity will positively affect the Kurdish position in Iraq," he added.

 

Political parties must declare national reconciliation

For the sake of the nation, political parties must declare national reconciliation to realize the constitutional rights of the region in Baghdad.

Adil Mala Salih, a member of the Kurdistan Social Democratic Party's leadership, told PUKMEDIA: "We have never needed internal unity within the Kurdish parties more than we do now. The difficult political situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, which has several political, legal, and constitutional issues, calls for greater national unity."

"For the sake of our nation, which has shed so much blood, political parties must proclaim national reconciliation," he added. If regional political parties cannot unite, we will be unable to advance with Iraq and demand the consolidation of our rights while pursuing our constitutional rights."

Unity is necessary to serve the public interest

Former Kurdistan Parliament member Omar Gulpi of the Kurdistan Justice Group told PUKMEDIA: "Unity on a specific agenda is critical to serving the public interest." It should be based on internal equality and a comprehensive program of unity among the parties; this unity should also extend beyond Iraq," he said. "The Kurds must unite within the region."

"We believe that by striving to eradicate monopolies, fighting corruption, and creating a fair atmosphere in the region, other parties are willing to support Kurdish unity," he added.

PUK strives for unity

Salar Sarhad Khalifa, head of the Kurdistan Relations Board and member of the PUK's Leadership Council, told PUKMEDIA: "The PUK seeks to end the dispute between the Kurdish parties and replace it with national unity, whereas President Bafel's push for unity and solidarity is intended to serve the people."

"The majority of political parties participated in the PUK's fifth congress and sent letters of congratulations to the party, demonstrating that the PUK has advocated for national unity from the beginning of the congress and that the parties have supported this," he added.

Following the fifth congress, the PUK takes initiatives with all parties to build national unity in the Kurdistan Region, uphold national rights, and serve the people. Given the current state of affairs in the region, the parties applaud this move and regard it as a significant and effective step. They urge all parties to set aside their personal interests and cooperate for the benefit of the nation.

 

 

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