Sinem Mohammed: We hope President Trump can play a positive role to end the war and bloodshed in Syria.
Zara Salih: The Republican Party’s policies towards the Middle East have always been more practical, especially in Iraq. We expect more support from Trump.
Bayan Sami Rahman: I offer my warmest congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the 2016 US presidential election. We are excited to see his administration’s leadership on the complex economic, security, and humanitarian issues facing the Middle East and the world, and look forward to strengthening the relationship between the US and the Kurdistan Region.
Falah Mustafa: I want to congratulate Mr Donald Trump on becoming the next president of the United States, after a hard-fought campaign. We expect the Trump administration to continue military cooperation in the fight against terrorism and continue humanitarian efforts for those displaced. We need continued military, humanitarian, and political support. We are grateful for the leading role played by the United States in the war on terror and for its support of the Peshmerga forces. It’s our hope that we can continue our cooperation with the US government, under Trump. As a friend and ally of the United States, we want to develop a strategic partnership with the US. What we need is a focused and engaged policy to address the causes of these crises and work towards a more stable future
Majdal Delli: European and American leaders have started trusting the Kurds more than any of the leaders in the Middle East. We are looking forward to having Trump support our independence in [Iraqi Kurdistan]. Also, we need to have his help to find a solution to the Syrian crisis.
