Shifa Barzani Congratulates Welat TV on Its Anniversary

On the anniversary of the establishment of the satellite television channel Welat TV, Shifa Barzani, Director-General of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation at the Barzani Headquarters, has sent a congratulatory message to the management, employees, correspondents, and associates of this national media organisation.

In her message, Shifa Barzani noted that Welat TV has become a truthful and reliable voice throughout its years of broadcasting and operation, particularly for Western Kurdistan and, more broadly, for all parts of Kurdistan. She also highlighted that, by remaining committed to professional, national, and Kurdish principles, the channel has earned the trust of viewers both at home and among the Kurdish diaspora abroad, becoming a bridge connecting the homeland with its diaspora.

The Director-General of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation praised the channel’s prominent role in preserving the Kurdish language and culture and supporting the just cause of the Kurdish people. She expressed her hope that the channel would continue to succeed in its important mission and move forward towards many more years filled with achievements.

As one of the prominent media outlets in Western Kurdistan, Welat TV has devoted considerable attention in recent years to covering national issues, developments in the region, and the voices of the Kurdish diaspora. As part of its ongoing efforts to support Kurdish media, the Diaspora Office at the Barzani Headquarters also emphasises the influential role of media organisations that promote the national cause, preserve national identity, and strengthen the connection between the Kurdish diaspora and the homeland.

Full Text of the Congratulatory Message

On the anniversary of the establishment of Welat TV, I extend my warmest congratulations to the management, employees, correspondents, and all associates of this national media organisation.

Throughout its years of broadcasting and operation, Welat TV has become a truthful and reliable voice, particularly for Western Kurdistan and, more broadly, for all of Kurdistan. Through your steadfast commitment to professional, national, and Kurdish principles, you have succeeded in earning the trust of your viewers both at home and among the Kurdish diaspora abroad, becoming a bridge between the homeland and our diaspora community.

We greatly appreciate your important role in preserving our language and culture and supporting the just cause of our people. We hope that you will always remain successful and steadfast in your noble mission.

Wishing you many more years filled with achievements and success.

Shifa Barzani
Director-General of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation
Barzani Headquarters

10 October 2026