* PM Barzani Leads Investor Delegation to Davos
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region‘s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani is set to lead a broadened delegation comprising government officials and private sector leaders to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, marking a strategic escalation in the Kurdistan Region’s efforts to court international capital. Dr. Mohammed Shukri, Chairman of the Kurdistan region Investment Board, announced on Sunday, that the Prime Minister’s itinerary for the 56th annual meeting includes the direct participation of twenty private investors, a move designed to integrate commercial deal-making with high-level diplomacy.
In an exclusive statement to Kurdistan24,Dr.Shukri outlined the objectives of the mission, emphasizing that the composition of this year’s delegation represents a departure from previous engagements. He noted that the delegation is ”different and broader,” specifically highlighting the presence of the twenty private sector investors alongside Prime Minister Barzani.
This inclusion falls within the framework of a specific strategy adopted by the Prime Minister, which dictates that every international diplomatic trip must be accompanied by a trade and investment component to strengthen the Region’s economic relations tangibly.
The 56th World Economic Forum, scheduled to run from January 19 to January 23, 2026, is convening under the theme “A Spirit of Dialog.”
The event provides a platform for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to engage with a historic assembly of global decision-makers.
Dr. Shukri characterized the Prime minister’s participation as a ”golden opportunity” for the Kurdistan Region, citing the schedule of vital political, economic, and social meetings to be conducted between Mr. Barzani and high-level world leaders.
A central feature of the KRG’s presence in Switzerland will be the “Kurdistan House,” which is opening in Davos for the third consecutive year.
Dr. Shukri detailed that the facility is organized under the supervision and direct cooperation of the Prime Minister,the Prime Minister’s Office,the Board of Investment,and the Office of International Relations (OIC).
Sponsored by the Region’s investors, the venue this year has been expanded, featuring a larger area and a more extensive slate of activities compared to previous iterations. The ”kurdistan House” serves as a focal point for networking, allowing the delegation to host counterparts and showcase investment potential in a controlled environment.
“The importance of Davos lies in the fact that it opens the door of Kurdistan wider to global investors, so that in the future they come and implement projects in the Kurdistan Region,” Dr. Shukri stated.
He added that prime Minister barzani himself oversees the implementation of decisions and understandings directly while in Davos, ensuring that diplomatic goodwill is translated into actionable economic projects.
This marks the fifth consecutive year that Prime Minister Barzani has participated in the forum, a consistency that officials argue has helped solidify the Region’s standing on the global stage.
The environment into which the KRG delegation is entering is one of dense diplomatic traffic and high-stakes economic strategy.
The forum is expected to host nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries, representing a diverse cross-section of sectors. Organizers report a record level of government participation, with approximately 400 top political leaders expected to attend.
This contingent includes about 65 heads of state and government and six leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations, underscoring the event’s significance in shaping global policy during a period of geopolitical and technological upheaval.
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