Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Holds High-Level Meetings at Davos
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani held a series of high-level meetings with international and regional officials, focusing on refugee issues, regional security, political developments, and economic cooperation.
Prime Minister Barzani met with Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to discuss the situation of refugees in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the broader region. The talks addressed the impact of ongoing military clashes in Syria on displacement and refugee flows, as well as the continuing threat posed by ISIS terrorists. Both sides emphasized the urgent need to end the conflict in Syria and underscored the importance of safeguarding peace and stability across the region.
In a separate meeting, the Prime Minister met with Jasem Al-Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The discussions focused on the political situation in Iraq, including ongoing efforts and dialogue among political parties to form a new federal cabinet. Both sides stressed the importance of further strengthening relations between the Kurdistan Region and Gulf countries. Addressing developments in Syria, Prime Minister Barzani expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and tensions, highlighting the necessity of protecting regional stability and respecting the rights of the Kurdish people and all components of Syrian society.
Additionally, Prime Minister Barzani met with Hassan Al-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and Egypt, building on the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Cairo and his talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in investment and trade. In this context, Prime Minister Barzani noted the recent signing of an agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Egypt’s Iskraemeco, under the Runaki Project, to supply smart electricity meters, marking a significant step in advancing energy infrastructure and economic partnership.
