KRG Prime Minister Highlights Kurdistan Region’s Role at World Government Summit in Dubai
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani emphasized the Kurdistan Region’s commitment to contributing political, security, and economic solutions during his participation at the World Government Summit in Dubai on Tuesday.
In a statement and remarks to journalists, PM Barzani underlined the region’s ongoing efforts in economic reform and stressed the importance of international engagement to advance stability and development. “The Kurdistan Region has always presented itself as part of the solution, whether in political dialogue, security, or economic development,” he said. He added that securing additional support from friendly and neighboring countries would further benefit the people of Kurdistan.
The World Government Summit, which opened Tuesday and runs until February 5, brings together more than 6,000 participants from over 150 countries, including 35 heads of state and government, over 500 ministers, and more than 80 international organizations. The summit’s theme, “Shaping Future Governments,” focuses on global governance, leadership, social well-being, economic development, urban planning, and demographic shifts.
This marks PM Barzani’s fifth consecutive year attending the summit, an indication of the Kurdistan Region’s growing international engagement, according to his office. Responding to journalists, he described the summit as a “valuable platform” for dialogue, allowing leaders to better understand one another’s perspectives on regional developments, particularly in the Middle East.
At #WGS26, I met with PM @JafarHassan to discuss the situation in Iraq and the region.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 3, 2026
I reaffirmed Kurdistan’s appreciation for Jordan’s support, particularly that of HM King Abdullah II.
PM Hassan expressed his country’s desire to further strengthen our bilateral relations. pic.twitter.com/XQ1ADhmlXr
When asked about his priorities at the summit, PM Barzani reiterated that the Kurdistan Region seeks to offer solutions in politics, security, and economic development. He highlighted the region’s long-standing economic reforms as a key factor in its progress and emphasized the importance of further support from regional and friendly countries.
During the summit, PM Barzani also held a bilateral meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan to discuss the situation in Iraq and the broader region. He reaffirmed Kurdistan’s appreciation for Jordan’s support, particularly that of His Majesty King Abdullah II. PM Hassan expressed Jordan’s desire to further strengthen bilateral relations with the Kurdistan Region.
On the significance of attending the summit annually, PM Barzani said: “Every summit where we can convey the voice of our people to the world is important. The Kurdistan Region has its particular circumstances and cannot participate in every international platform, but whenever participation is possible, we will strive to make our voice heard.”
PM Barzani is scheduled to deliver a speech on February 4, outlining his vision for governance in the Kurdistan Region and sharing insights on economic development. On the sidelines, he will hold meetings with senior officials from the United Arab Emirates and other participating countries to further discuss regional priorities.
