Nechirvan Barzani Sworn in as the President of Kurdistan

The new President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, took oath on Monday during a parliamentary session and a massive ceremony in Erbil.

“I swear to the God, I will defend the rights, achievements, unity, and the interests of the people of Kurdistan, and fulfill my responsibility properly and with loyalty,” Barzani read the wording of the oath while holding his hand on the Quran.

The ceremony was attended by Masoud Barzani, the charismatic Kurdish political leader and the former president of Kurdistan Region.

Iraqi President Barham Salih, parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, and many other Kurdish, Iraqi and foreign leaders were also present at the inauguration.

Barzani will later name the next prime minister of Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, who will have 30 days to form the new cabinet.