General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam

The General Secretary of the Kurdistan Workers Party is the highest ranking official of the Kurdistan Workers Party, and the deputy of the President of the Democratic Republic of Kurdistan. In accordance to the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Kurdistan, the General Secretary may take the position of President of Kurdistan in times of need, meaning they become head of state of Kurdistan.

Role and Duties
The General Secretary serves primarily as the head of state of Kurdistan, as the title of President is more regarded as merely a ceremonial office, with the General Secretary holding the true power. This means that usually the General Secretary holds overall power over the government, military and economical sector.

List of General Secretaries
†: Died in office