By Frsat Said Shkur
Introduction
At the beginning of February 2025, Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), arrived in the UAE at the head of a delegation to participate in the World Government Summit.
This summit serves as a significant opportunity for Kurdistan to enhance its international relations with other countries and stakeholders.
These meetings provide a practical avenue for discussions on expanding cooperation, particularly in economic sectors, governance, trade, and development.
What is the significance of these meetings for Kurdistan?
For the Kurdistan Region,
these meetings hold particular importance as they can strengthen its economic standing and enhance investment and development processes. By participating in such gatherings, Kurdistan can position itself as an active and independent entity within the global economic and political system, thereby solidifying its relationships with other countries.
Additionally, these meetings provide an opportunity to showcase the capabilities and opportunities of the Kurdistan Region to the world, particularly in areas such as natural resources, agriculture, technology, and industry. Through these discussions, the Kurdistan Region can strengthen its relationships with other countries step by step and advance its economic and social development.
Some key impacts of the participation of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in these meetings include:
- Enhancing International Relations: Participation in the World Government Summit helps the Kurdistan Region develop its diplomatic, political, and economic relations with other countries.
- Expanding Cooperation Opportunities: Discussions will focus on establishing new collaborations in sectors such as governance, agriculture, technology, and tourism.
- Focusing on Economic Development: The Kurdistan Region aims to attract attention from international investors and businesses to create job opportunities and promote development for its residents.
- Strengthening the Role of the Kurdistan Region in the Area: The participation of the Kurdistan Region in global government summits enhances its role as a significant factor for stability in the region and globally.
- Discussing Regional Changes: In these meetings, discussions will revolve around recent changes in Iraq and the region, as well as the role of the Kurdistan Region in those changes, which will impact its influence on regional developments.
Important Meetings of Masrour Barzani at the World Government Summit
Masrour Barzani had several significant and impactful meetings while participating in the World Government Summit in Dubai, including:
- A meeting with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the UAE. • A discussion with Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Community Protection of the UAE.
- A meeting with Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
- A discussion with Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait.
- A meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Council of Ministers.
- A discussion with Sheikh Latifa Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Head of Arts and Culture in Dubai.
- The signing of a memorandum of understanding with Mohammed Qirqawee, Minister of Business for the UAE Cabinet and President of the World Government Summit in the field of urban development and government business renewal.
Conclusion
Strengthening political, economic, and diplomatic relations for the Kurdistan Region is one of the strategic goals of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. Through meetings and discussions with regional leaders, he aims to create a new foundation for the Kurdistan Region that will enhance its position in future governance stages.
Barzani’s participation in international gatherings like the World Government Summit is a proactive effort to elevate the role of the Kurdistan Region on a global scale. These efforts not only strengthen the political standing of the region but also serve as a means to garner international support and cooperation for the rights of Kurdish people and the development of the Kurdistan Region.
These meetings highlight that the Kurdistan Region continues to strive for recognition as an influential player in both regional and global contexts, with a primary goal focused on achieving autonomy and advancing economic and social development within its territory.