Iraqi Parliament Speaker arrives at MEPS Forum, welcomed by PM Barzani
The arrival of Speaker Al-Mashhadani, following that of other high-ranking Iraqi officials, underscores the significance of the MEPS conference in fostering dialogue between federal and regional authorities.
Nov. 22, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani arrived at the American University of Kurdistan-Duhok on Friday, where he was received by Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani for the fifth Middle East Peace and Security Conference (MEPS 2024).
The two-day conference, which runs through Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, is being held under the media sponsorship of Kurdistan24.
The event has attracted a diverse group of participants, including 124 academics from 40 different countries, with 73% attending for the first time.
The conference features various panels and workshops focusing on current global and Middle Eastern affairs.
The arrival of Speaker Al-Mashhadani, following that of other high-ranking Iraqi officials, underscores the significance of the MEPS conference in fostering dialogue between federal and regional authorities.
His participation, alongside other key Iraqi and Kurdish leaders, demonstrates the conference's role as a vital platform for discussing issues affecting both Iraq and the broader Middle East region.
The warm reception by PM Barzani highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain strong working relationships between Baghdad and Erbil.