The second annual Delphi Forum Slemani enters its second day on Sunday at the Culture Factory’s Foundation Hall, gathering high-level diplomats, federal ministers, and global business executives to address regional security, economic diversification, and cross-border trade initiatives 

Held under the high patronage of Kurdistan Regional Government Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, the international summit positions the region as a strategic bridge for economic policy and development between the Middle East and Europe.

Event Shifts Focus to 'Security & Growth' 

Following yesterday's introductory framework, today's schedule transitions into the "Security & Growth" agenda, featuring highly anticipated policy panels on energy sovereignty and public-private infrastructure investments.

Major Keynotes on Defense Dynamics and Economic Diplomacy 

Former Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid will deliver a cornerstone keynote address outlining federal Iraq's stabilization achievements and immediate cross-border investment priorities, while former UK Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter is scheduled to lead a high-profile panel analyzing shifting global defense dynamics. 

European Union and regional ambassadors will join former UNAMI chief Mohamed Al Hassan to discuss structured economic diplomacy.

This session will run alongside crucial roundtables where KRG Board of Investment Chairman Muhammed Shukri and Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Ahmad Mufti will unveil strategic frameworks for public-private partnerships, industrial incentives, and global energy market stabilization.

Delphi Forum Slemani Successfully Launches Opening Sessions 

The second annual Delphi Forum Slemani officially launched its opening sessions on June 6, setting the stage for today's high-level deliberations on regional growth and international diplomacy. 

The inaugural day of the summit successfully convened prominent regional leaders alongside global delegations.

Key opening sessions centered on establishing a shared vision for Middle Eastern stability and addressing the green transition. Delegates from Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, and France spent the first day mapping out emerging investment opportunities and addressing initial governance reforms aimed at building economic resilience.