HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa meets with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq at the World Economic Forum
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa meets with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq at the World Economic Forum
21 January 2026
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court, today met with His Excellency Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. His Highness is leading a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman affirmed the importance of enhancing relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to deepening its economic ties with its partners to support sustainable economic development.
His Highness emphasised the importance of utilising international platforms, particularly the WEF, to strengthen economic cooperation and facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices.
The meeting also discussed ways to advance bilateral ties, issues of mutual interest, and the latest regional and international economic developments.
The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, and His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, along with several senior officials.
