Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President Bafel Jalal Talabani sent a congratulatory message to Amed (Diyarbakır) Newroz.

 

Talabani's message reads: "On the occasion of the Kurdish Newroz and the Kurdish New Year, which coincides with the resistance in Kirkuk, the Jerusalem of Kurdistan, I extend my warmest congratulations to the dear people of Kurdistan and wish everyone peace, tranquility and happiness. Newroz is a message of renewal, unity, partnership and brotherhood for the freedom and independence of the Kurds. I wish that this Newroz will be an occasion for peace, organization and support for the Kurdish cause everywhere. The Kurdish people are a people with an honourable life, let us join hands for a lasting peace, let us work for the victory of Kurdistan. May you Newroz be blessed, happy and honourable."