Press Release
The fifth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party visits the Zoroastrian representation in Baghdad
September 9, 2025The Media OfficeBaghdad, Iraq

A delegation from the fifth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Hewal Azad Hamid Shafi, head of the branch, and his accompanying delegation, visited today, Tuesday, 9/9/2025,
The fifth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party visits the Zoroastrian representation in Baghdad
A delegation from the fifth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Hewal Azad Hamid Shafi, head of the branch, and his accompanying delegation, visited today, Tuesday, 9/9/2025,
the Zoroastrian representation building in Baghdad.
The delegation was received by Ms. Doha Jassim, director of the Office of Relations at the representation..
Dr. Haider Asfoure, head of the Zoroastrian representation, welcomed them, appreciating this visit, which reflects the spirit of openness and communication between different religious and national components in Iraq and the Kurdistan region.
During the meeting, the importance of consolidating the values of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among all components was emphasized, and the need to promote cooperation and coordination on common issues that serve society was stressed, contributing to building a future characterized by stability, diversity, and unity.
Hewal Azad presented a bouquet of flowers to the head of the representation, Dr. Haider Asfoure..
Then, Dr. Asfoure, head of the Zoroastrian representation, presented a book titled 'The History of Zoroastrianism from its beginnings to the twentieth century' to the head of the branch and his accompanying delegation.
After that, Ms. Doha, director of relations at the representation, presented gifts to the delegation accompanying the head of the fifth branch.
A lunch reception was held in honor of this visit, marked by an atmosphere of friendship and mutual appreciation, and provided an opportunity for friendly conversations.
For his part, Hewal Azad Hamid Shafi pointed to the Kurdistan Democratic Party's keenness to build bridges of communication with all sects and religions, considering this as an original part of the party's approach to supporting pluralism and promoting national partnership.
This visit comes within the framework of a series of meetings that the fifth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party conducts with various components, confirming the principle of coexistence and cooperation and strengthening brotherly relations.
A delegation from the fifth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Hewal Azad Hamid Shafi, head of the branch, and his accompanying delegation, visited today, Tuesday, 9/9/2025,
the Zoroastrian representation building in Baghdad.
The delegation was received by Ms. Doha Jassim, director of the Office of Relations at the representation..
Dr. Haider Asfoure, head of the Zoroastrian representation, welcomed them, appreciating this visit, which reflects the spirit of openness and communication between different religious and national components in Iraq and the Kurdistan region.
During the meeting, the importance of consolidating the values of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among all components was emphasized, and the need to promote cooperation and coordination on common issues that serve society was stressed, contributing to building a future characterized by stability, diversity, and unity.
Hewal Azad presented a bouquet of flowers to the head of the representation, Dr. Haider Asfoure..
Then, Dr. Asfoure, head of the Zoroastrian representation, presented a book titled 'The History of Zoroastrianism from its beginnings to the twentieth century' to the head of the branch and his accompanying delegation.
After that, Ms. Doha, director of relations at the representation, presented gifts to the delegation accompanying the head of the fifth branch.
A lunch reception was held in honor of this visit, marked by an atmosphere of friendship and mutual appreciation, and provided an opportunity for friendly conversations.
For his part, Hewal Azad Hamid Shafi pointed to the Kurdistan Democratic Party's keenness to build bridges of communication with all sects and religions, considering this as an original part of the party's approach to supporting pluralism and promoting national partnership.
This visit comes within the framework of a series of meetings that the fifth branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party conducts with various components, confirming the principle of coexistence and cooperation and strengthening brotherly relations.



