*President Mam Jalal and a Historic Leadership Moment in Iraq*

On November 1, 2003, President Mam Jalal made history by becoming the first Kurd to assume the periodic presidency of the Iraqi Governing Council. This marked an important phase for Iraq. During his first month in office, President Mam Jalal held numerous successful meetings and engaged in extensive diplomatic activities. During those meetings, he demonstrated to both friends and adversaries that the Kurdish people possess strong political leadership and the capability to govern a big nation. Additionally, a timeline was established for forming a sovereign provisional government during this period.