Regional، international leaders to convene at MEPS24 conference in Duhok
The three-day conference, sponsored by the Kurdistan24 media network, will bring together regional and international leaders as well as 124 academics from 40 countries, with 73% participating for the first time.
Nov. 21, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - The fifth Middle East Peace and Security Conference (MEPS2024) is set to begin Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the American University of Kurdistan in Duhok, featuring an impressive lineup of regional and international leaders, academics, and experts.
The three-day conference, sponsored by Kurdistan24 media network, will bring together 124 academics from 40 countries, with 73% participating for the first time.
Key Participants Include:
Kurdistan Region Leadership:
- KDP President Masoud Barzani
- Prime Minister Masrour Barzani
- Interior Minister Reber Ahmed
- Foreign Relations Department Head Safeen Dizayee
- Technology Department Head Hiwa Afandi
- Prime Minister's Advisor Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman
Iraqi Leadership:
- President Latif Rashid
- Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani
- Qasim al-Araji, Iraqi National Advisor
- Alaa al-Rikabi, Imtidad; Member of the Iraqi Parliament
- Former Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi
International Figures:
- Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu
- British Ambassador to Iraq Stephen Hitchen
- Russian Ambassador to Iraq Elbrus Kutrashev
- Distinguished academics from Harvard, LSE, University of Virginia, and other prestigious institutions
The conference agenda focuses on:
- Building diplomatic bridges
- Gathering influential leaders and decision-makers
- Presenting solutions to regional challenges
- Discussing Western countries' role in the Middle East
- Addressing climate change
MEPS has emerged as a significant regional forum for discussing Middle Eastern peace and security issues.
The conference's diverse participation, including academics from prestigious institutions and high-ranking officials, reflects its growing importance in regional dialogue and policy-making.
The presence of both regional and international leaders underscores the conference's role in fostering diplomatic relations and addressing pressing regional challenges.
Updated: 08:10 PM 21 Nov. 2024