Slemani Strategic Forum to Address Regional Security, Cooperation and Economic Development

Slemani Strategic Forum

Sulaymaniyah is preparing to host the Slemani Strategic Forum on 12–13 November 2026.

Sulaymaniyah is preparing to host the Slemani Strategic Forum on 12–13 November 2026, under the supervision of Kurdistan Region Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani. The international initiative aims to examine strategic developments and their security and economic implications for the region.

The forum will focus on three interconnected themes.

The first will address the future of stability in the Middle East, examining the challenges arising from geopolitical transformations and their implications for regional security, economic conditions, development opportunities and investment prospects.

The second theme will focus on defence and diplomatic cooperation, exploring mechanisms for cross-border security coordination and the development of joint strategic policies. These efforts aim to promote a more stable environment conducive to economic activity while advancing regional and international interests.

The third theme will examine economic development and the future of regional economies, with discussions centred on developing shared visions to capitalise on emerging opportunities and address economic challenges amid regional and international changes.

The forum will be guided by a high-level international advisory committee comprising prominent political, military and diplomatic figures from around the world.

The initiative is distinct from the annual Slemani Forum organised by the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, and represents a separate international platform for strategic dialogue. It further reinforces Sulaymaniyah's role as a centre for discussions on the future of security, cooperation and economic development in the Middle East.



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