KRG delegation to attend major economic forum in Russia next week

The KRG delegation will spend four days in Russia, during which they will participate in several important meetings. "We aim to return with concrete achievements," Bargasht Akrayi, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Board of Investment, emphasized.

The flags of Kurdistan (R) and Russia (L). (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The flags of Kurdistan (R) and Russia (L). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Nov. 18, 2024

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - A Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation will visit Russia next week to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Investment Board spokesperson Bergasht Akrayi told Kurdistan24 on Monday.

Dr. Mohammed Shukri, Chairman of the Kurdistan Board of Investment, will lead the delegation, which includes 15 to 20 investors and businesspeople from various cities across the Kurdistan Region, following an official invitation to participate in the economic event.

"The Kurdistan Region has received an official invitation to participate in this economic activity," Akrayi said, adding that the delegation's primary objective is to "attract and increase Russian investment in the Kurdistan Region, while also seeking to sign agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign investors."

The KRG delegation will spend four days in Russia, during which they will participate in several important meetings. "We aim to return with concrete achievements," Akrayi emphasized.

The Kurdistan Region has been actively working to diversify its international economic partnerships and attract foreign investment across various sectors.

This visit to Russia represents a significant step in expanding economic ties between the Kurdistan Region and Russia, particularly important given Russia's significant presence in the energy sector and other industries.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is one of Russia's premier business events, attracting international investors and business leaders from around the world.