Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with several prominent UAE and Gulf officials on Tuesday and Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai and discussed investment opportunities and bilateral relations.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Barzani met with the UAE’s President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
It is always a pleasure to meet with my brother H.H. Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 12, 2025
We discussed regional developments and our shared vision for economic growth, stability, and deeper ties between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE. pic.twitter.com/KPps0kQuSs
The meeting, also attended by KRG Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, focused on the latest developments in Iraq and the wider region.
“We discussed regional developments and our shared vision for economic growth, stability, and deeper ties between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X.
Prime Minister Barzani on Wednesday also met with the UAE’s Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi.
I met with H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, at #WGS25.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 12, 2025
The UAE has emerged as a global investment hub, one that Kurdistan can benefit from. We discussed ways to leverage this expertise and strengthen investment cooperation to drive meaningful growth. pic.twitter.com/k0V8kiY6NA
“The UAE has emerged as a global investment hub, one that Kurdistan can benefit from. We discussed ways to leverage this expertise and strengthen investment cooperation to drive meaningful growth,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X.
The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral investment relations and exploring opportunities to leverage the UAE’s advanced expertise in this field.
Additionally, on Tuesday Prime Minister Barzani reviewed practical avenues to expand trade and cooperation with Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Tuesday.
I'm pleased to meet with H.H. Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah at #WGS25.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 11, 2025
We reviewed practical avenues to expand trade and cooperation and navigate regional developments with a shared goal of long-term prosperity and stability.
#WGS25 pic.twitter.com/RFpMsxjILt
He also met with GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi to discuss advancing KRI-GCC ties on the basis of mutual interest and regional progress.
On the same day, he also met Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs.
“We discussed pathways to improve public health and healthcare investment in the Kurdistan Region by learning from the UAE’s experience,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X.
I had an important conversation with @jasemalbudaiwi on further advancing KRI-GCC ties on the basis of mutual interest and regional progress. We also discussed the need to protect stability and the rights of the Kurdish people and all other communities in Syria.#WGS25 pic.twitter.com/kM1aMv7FGy
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 11, 2025
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During a special panel on Tuesday, Prime Minister Barzani underscored the strong and strategic ties between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE, adding 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.”
On sidelines of #WGS25, I met with H.E. Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais. We discussed pathways to improve public health and healthcare investment in the Kurdistan Region by learning from the UAE’s experience. pic.twitter.com/GpMvA9eaV6
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) February 11, 2025
