On Monday, February 10, 2025, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani arrived in the UAE to participate in the World Government Summit 2025 (WGS25), taking place in Dubai from February 11 to 13.
“At #WGS25, I shared our vision for Kurdistan’s path forward: reform, development, and a government that knows its role, not as a barrier, but as a regulator and facilitator of growth and opportunity,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X.
We’re in a transition, but not without direction.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 11, 2025
At #WGS25, I shared our vision for Kurdistan’s path forward: reform, development, and a government that knows its role, not as a barrier, but as a regulator and facilitator of growth and opportunity. pic.twitter.com/XAOKMXC8ls
“We are in a transitional period in building a digital economy,” Prime Minister Barzani said at the WGS25.
He added that the KRG government wants to make it easier for citizens and businesses to engage the government and the private sector. “The government should be a regulator or facilitator. That’s my goal.”
Prime Minister Barzani also said that the UAE was a “model to look up to” in terms of implementing reforms. “You have to learn from the success stories of the countries that have gone through this path.”
Prime Minister @masrourbarzani: ‘We are in a transitional period’ in building a digital economy.
— Aziz Ahmad (@azizkahmad) February 11, 2025
The government wants to make it easier for citizens and businesses to engage government and the private sector. ‘The government should be a regulator or facilitator. That’s my… pic.twitter.com/q7PZmRhrWG
Accompanying Prime Minister Barzani is a high-level KRG delegation including Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, Minister of Municipalities and Tourism Sasan Awni, President of the Diwan of the Council of Ministers Umed Sabah Othman, and KRG Cabinet Secretary Amanj Raheem.
During the summit, Prime Minister Barzani will hold high-level meetings with world leaders and senior officials focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the Kurdistan Region and participating countries, and exploring new opportunities for cooperation in trade.
Prime Minister @masrourbarzani talks about meeting the needs and aspirations of the youth and supporting the current generation to embrace the changes in digital, public services and innovation.
— Aziz Ahmad (@azizkahmad) February 11, 2025
The Kurdistan Region has leveraged the experience in the UAE and elsewhere to… pic.twitter.com/UOvj3V0Jhe
