The Speaker of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament on the anniversary of President Mam Jalal’s eventual departure released a statement.
Kurdistan Region Parliament Speaker Rewaz Fayeq said, “We consider it an opportunity to remind the Iraqi and Kurdish public opinion of the President's vision for courageous initiatives in solving problems and the wisdom of coordination in bringing different and opposing political movements and parties closer together. In this regard, we reiterate our commitment to the moderate path and philosophy of President Mam Jalal and draw inspiration from his wisdom and skill in opening the complex knots of political and public life.
The speaker notes that Mam Jalal honestly implemented constructive dialogue as the most appropriate option and provided the factors of successful dialogue in practice. Through tolerance and embodying the principle of compromise for the sake of national interests and resolving decisive issues by compromise and the concept of the flower, [ the flower symbolizes unity and harmony and was frequently mentioned by President Jalal Talabani] while the courage to accept criticism and the need to review and protect public rights and freedoms. President Talabani’s life would not reoccur and his departure is a gap that will never be filled.