On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Sabir, President of the President Jalal Talabani Foundation, accompanied by Mr. Yusif Zozani, Deputy President of the Foundation, and an accompanying delegation, visited the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. They were received by Mr. Rafaat Abdullah, Deputy President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Mr. Stran Abdulla member of the PUK Leadership Council, and their accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the importance of bilateral relations and agreed on the necessity of continued and enhanced coordination to expand future plans and activities. They also emphasized the collection of President Mam Jalal's archives as a crucial historical resource to preserve his legacy and struggle.
The President of the President Jalal Talabani Foundation highlighted the importance of this visit for exchanging expertise and ideas in the fields of culture, heritage, social affairs, community awareness, and the environment.
In another part of the meeting, the Deputy President of the PUK expressed his readiness and full support, on behalf of himself and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, to further develop the Foundation. He described the Foundation as a vital necessity for the current stage and expressed gratitude and appreciation for its past accomplishments.