President Barzani to join global leaders at key diplomacy forum in Turkey

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani is set to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) on Friday, held under the auspices of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following an official invitation, the Kurdistan Region Presidency reported, adding that meetings with top leaders and senior officials are on the Kurdish president’s agenda.

“During the forum, President Nechirvan Barzani is scheduled to meet high-ranking leaders and officials from various countries, as well as forum participants, to discuss regional developments and other matters of mutual interest,” the Presidency said in a statement.

The fifth edition of the ADF will run from Friday through Sunday, with this year’s edition titled “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.”

According to the forum readout, this year’s edition will focus on “the importance of anticipating and addressing emerging issues in order to shape a better future.”

ADF 2026 is expected to bring together leaders, policymakers, diplomats, academics, business experts, media professionals, and civil society representatives from around 150 countries “to explore how best to manage uncertainties and address pressing issues while preparing for future challenges,” the forum said.

It added that through keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and bilateral meetings, participants will discuss global trends and regional dynamics, exchange views on potential solutions, and share best practices.

The forum will feature more than 40 panels covering political, economic, environmental, and technological issues, with a particular focus on rising uncertainty and shifts in the global system.