Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani extended his deepest sympathies over the phone to Liza Falakadin Kakayi, member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Central Committee, over the passing of her uncle, the late Sayid Jawzi Sabir.

According to a statement released by the Kurdistan Region Presidency on Sunday, October 11, 2026, President Barzani "expressed his deep condolences and shared the grief of Ms. Liza Falakadin Kakayi and the family and relatives of the deceased" during the call.

The Kurdistan Region President also "prayed to God Almighty to bestow His mercy upon the deceased's soul and grant comfort and patience to everyone."

In return, the statement noted, Ms. Liza Falakadin Kakayi "expressed her gratitude and appreciation, on behalf of herself and her family, for the Kurdistan Region President's call and his solidarity during their time of grief."