President Barzani: Zakho Is My Heart and Soul
ARK News.. President Masoud Barzani inaugurated the first edition of the Zakho International Book Fair on Sunday, 30 November 2025.
In his speech, President Barzani expressed his great joy at visiting the city of Zakho and attending the fair, which will run for six days.
Paying tribute to the people of Zakho, President Barzani said: “Zakho is Zakho. I used to say before that Zakho is my heart, but this time I say that Zakho is my heart and my soul.”
He added: “I thank God for these beautiful days. Yesterday I was in the Botan region, and today I am in Zakho, and I pray that God always brings goodness.”
President Barzani also voiced his happiness at the opening of the Zakho International Book Fair, wishing for Zakho to always remain a place of culture, art, courage, Kurdish identity, and Peshmerga spirit.
The Zakho International Book Fair showcases more than 20,000 titles, with the participation of 50 publishing and printing houses from 10 different countries.
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