Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met a delegation from the U.S.-Kurdistan Business Council (USKBC) on Sunday. The group was led by President David Tafuri. The meeting came as the Kurdistan Region works to strengthen its position as a secure and open destination for American and diaspora investors.
Therefore, region continues to deepen its economic engagement with U.S. companies. This progress is supported by a strong legal framework and the KRG’s strategy to attract diaspora capital. Many Assyrian, Chaldean, and Syriac investors now seek to rebuild economic and cultural ties with their ancestral homeland.
At the start of the meeting, Tafuri congratulated Prime Minister Barzani on the recent Iraqi parliamentary elections. He also underlined the Council’s commitment to expanding commercial partnerships in the region. In addition, he presented the members of the delegation, which included American business leaders, legal experts, and investors exploring new opportunities.
Additionally, Prime Minister Barzani offered an overview of political developments in both Kurdistan and Iraq. He described the institutional reforms and improved governance achieved under the ninth cabinet. Moreover, he highlighted progress in the natural gas sector and efforts to modernize economic infrastructure and regulations.
Furthermore, Barzani reaffirmed his commitment to supporting a stronger American business presence in the region.
Interest from U.S. and Assyrian-American investors has grown rapidly. Investment Law No. 4 of 2006 remains a major reason. It allows 100 percent foreign ownership, long-term land use rights, tax exemptions, and full repatriation of profits. These incentives are not available under federal Iraqi law, which still requires majority local ownership.
Consequently, Assyrian investors are exploring opportunities in Ankawa, Alqosh, Amedi, and the Nineveh Plains. Recent meetings with KRG officials covered potential projects in education, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, and cultural preservation.
Board of Investment spokesperson Bargasht Akrayee confirmed that the USKBC delegation will continue meeting senior officials and business leaders. The USKBC, a leading Washington-based organization, plays a key role in strengthening U.S.-Kurdistan economic ties.
For many diaspora investors, the Kurdistan Region offers stability, legal protection, and a supportive environment for minorities. “This is a historic moment for Assyrians who wish to invest in their homeland,” said American attorney Alexander Karana in a Global Strat View analysis. He stated that investors can participate in the region’s growth “with dignity, security, and purpose.”
As the KRG expands its international outreach, the meeting with the USKBC reflects a broader strategy. The government aims to deepen global partnerships, support minority-led investment, and position the Kurdistan Region as a secure hub for sustainable and diversified development.
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