On Saturday, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inaugurated Sarhaldan Park, a Toyota Hub, and a special road project in Duhok Governorate.
“I congratulate the residents of Baroshke and all of Duhok and Kurdistan on the opening of Sarhaldan Park,” KRG Prime Minister Barzani posted on X. “The area used to be an industrial site, but now it’s a green park and open for the community. Our land is sacred and beautiful, I urge everyone to protect its environment.”
I congratulate the residents of Baroshke and all of Duhok and Kurdistan on the opening of Sarhaldan Park. The area used to be an industrial site, but now it’s a green park and open for the community. Our land is sacred and beautiful, I urge everyone to protect its environment. pic.twitter.com/EGKlnrbSX2
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) September 20, 2025
During his two-day visit to Duhok Governorate, Prime Minister Barzani toured several areas, including Swaretuka, Zawita, Sarsing, Amedi, Shekhan, Shariya, and Duhok Dam.
“Our country is beautiful and rich with tourist sites. However, one critical point needs attention: environmental protection,” he underlined.
“Unfortunately, I saw a lot of litter thrown on the streets, which does not fit with our culture. I urge the people of Kurdistan to protect their environment and their homeland. Kurdistan is our great common home, and protecting it is the duty of us all.
“I also call on tourists visiting here to be guided on preserving the air and environment of Kurdistan. Authorities must enforce rules and impose penalties on those who pollute, because it is unacceptable for this sacred land, watered with the blood of our martyrs, to be desecrated.”
Prime Minister @masrourbarzani inaugurated the new Toyota warehouse and pre-inspection center in Duhok. The Prime Minister described the project as a sign of Japan's confidence in Kurdistan Region, which makes Duhok the central distribution hub for all Japanese cars entering… pic.twitter.com/8qAyZNRaI6
— Kurdistan Regional Government (@Kurdistan) September 20, 2025
Prime Minister Barzani also inaugurated the new Toyota warehouse and pre-inspection center in Duhok.
Prime Minister Barzani described the project as a sign of Japan’s confidence in the Kurdistan Region, as it makes Duhok the central distribution hub for all Japanese cars entering Iraq. “It also creates jobs and helps transfer skills and expertise to our local workforce,” Prime Minister Barzani wrote on X.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Barzani in speech emphasized that this center is not only for importing and distributing vehicles, but also for conducting quality control according to Japanese standards.
“Moreover, some of the car parts will be assembled locally. All of this creates jobs, builds expertise, and helps people in the Kurdistan Region gain higher skills,” he said.
The Sheikhan-Lalish Road finished construction in record time with an investment of $20m.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) September 20, 2025
I hope it will ease movement of our Yazidi brothers and sisters, pilgrims, residents and visitors of the area.
We will continue building a stronger, more prosperous Kurdistan. pic.twitter.com/JcRuyXOc1B
Additionally, Prime Minister Barzani attended a ceremony for the inauguration of the Shekhani-Lalish road in Duhok Governorate, in the presence of Yezidi leaders. Lalish is the site of one of the main Yezidi temples in the Kurdistan Region.
“I hope it will ease movement of our Yazidi brothers and sisters, pilgrims, residents and visitors of the area,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X. “We will continue building a stronger, more prosperous Kurdistan.”
In his speech, Prime Minister Barzani also underlined that the Yezidis are an integral part of Kurdistan. “Therefore in no way can we be separated,” he said. “I know how important this area is for Yezidis; many people from across the world come here and visit the holy Lalish.”
