PM Masrour Barzani Headlines Sulaimani Forum 2025 with Keynote Address on Iraq’s Future
The session is expected to address the Kurdistan Region’s role in Iraq’s political stability, economic reform, and regional diplomacy.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani is set to deliver a keynote address at the 9th annual Sulaimani Forum on Wednesday, (April 16, 2025). The forum, organized by the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), runs from April 16 to 17 and convenes over 700 policymakers, diplomats, and experts to discuss Iraq’s most pressing challenges.
Barzani’s keynote will be delivered in a one-on-one format moderated by Dr. Bilal Wahab, President of AUIS and a noted expert on Iraqi governance. The session is expected to address the Kurdistan Region’s role in Iraq’s political stability, economic reform, and regional diplomacy.
The Sulaimani Forum has become Iraq’s premier policy platform, fostering dialogue on security, governance, and development. This year’s agenda includes discussions on regional security dynamics, economic diversification, and climate resilience.
Prime Minister Barzani’s participation underscores the Kurdistan Regional Government’s commitment to engaging with diverse stakeholders to address Iraq’s multifaceted challenges.
The forum continues through April 17, featuring sessions with Iraqi and international leaders, academics, and civil society representatives.
We are honored to welcome H.E. @masrourbarzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to the 9th Sulaimani Forum.#AUIS #IRIS #suliforum25 pic.twitter.com/2AsKpuaSJW
— American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) (@auisofficial) April 15, 2025
