Talabani Marks Slemani 242nd Anniversary with Development Pledge
At a Glance
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President Bafel Jalal Talabani extended warm congratulations to the residents of Slemani on the 242nd anniversary of the city's founding.
Talabani described Slemani as a living spirit, a free mind, and a steadfast fortress against tyranny and injustice, paying tribute to the revolutionaries, poets, writers, artists, and public figures who shaped its identity as a cultural capital and city of sacrifice.
He emphasized that genuine loyalty to Slemani's sacrifices requires practical action, economic revival, and service and development projects across every neighborhood and alley rather than slogans.
Talabani pledged to act as a shield protecting Slemani's security, freedom, and rights, preventing injustice against the city and advancing its development alongside its youth and residents.
In a statement marking the 242nd founding anniversary of Slemani, PUK President Bafel Jalal Talabani saluted the people of what he called the "city of cities," praising their resilience and refusal to compromise the city's will or dignity at any stage.
Key Messages from the Statement
Historical Identity and Resilience: Talabani honored the figures who gave Slemani its standing as a cultural capital and city of sacrifice, noting that history shows the city cannot be weakened by marginalization or plots and will never relinquish its legitimate rights.
Action Over Slogans: He stressed that honoring the sacrifices of Slemani and its residents means delivering tangible work, economic revitalization, and municipal and service projects to every neighborhood and alley.
Commitment to Protection and Progress: Talabani vowed to remain a shield for Slemani's stability, freedom, and rights, blocking any injustice directed at the city while driving its development forward with innovative youth and loyal citizens.
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Slemani was founded in 1784 by Ibrahim Pasha Baban and is widely recognized across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq for its literary, artistic, and civic heritage.
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