Dear Guests,
I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the bravery of our Peshmerga. Our Peshmerga forces are defending the values we share with our partners in the international community. We have invested so much blood and resources to protect the common values for which we stand.
We are at the forefront of the war against ISIS and we care for nearly two million refugees and IDPs, more than 98% are Iraqi citizens. Yet, regrettably, the Iraqi Federal Government has provided almost no financial support to the KRG. Further, most of our partners in the international community refuse to directly arm our Peshmerga forces. This is dangerous. I would not be exaggerating if I say it is as dangerous as the threat of ISIS to the Kurdistan Region.
Considering the financial situation that we are going through, especially the significant inadequate support for our Peshmerga, our institutions are in serious danger. Therefore, I would like to call upon the United States of America and other members of the anti-ISIS coalition to urgently raise their level of support to meet the needs of our Peshmerga forces and our public institutions. We the people of Kurdistan Region, especially our Peshmerga forces, expect more support, particularly financial support from our friends in the international community.
The people of our Kurdistan have well-demonstrated their resilience. I realize times are especially tough, but I promise that we will reach our ultimate objectives. We will destroy ISIS, we will build new industries, including the export of natural gas to the world market. We will build a just, prosperous and united society. During this time of austerity, those who are more capable will have to share the burden with others who are less fortunate. We all have to work together.
Yes, one day we will own our independent state, climbing mountains has never been easy. For the sake of the future of Kurdistan and those who live here, I urge you to be remain steadfast and never lose hope. I call upon all of you to remain united so that we can work together as a team to achieve our common dreams.
Let me conclude by restating that our reform plans will benefit all of us, above all the new generation. I am convinced that the decisions we make today in the near future will provide our children with real opportunities. That is what the new generation expects from us and we cannot disappoint them.
Thank you all
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