KDC Delegation Representing Shifa Barzani Attends World Armenian Diaspora Summit

An official delegation from the Diaspora Office, representing Shifa Barzani, General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation (KDC), arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, to participate in the 3rd World Armenian Diaspora Summit.

Comprising Qahreman Osman and Renas Jano, the delegation is attending the international forum taking place November 5–8, 2026,at the Meridian Expo Center—a pivotal venue for global diaspora coordination and experience-sharing.

The delegation’s participation comes upon an official invitation as part of ongoing efforts to expand international relations and engage with global frameworks surrounding migration and diaspora management.
Over the four-day summit, the delegation is engaging in specialized panel discussions and roundtables focusing on the role of diaspora communities in public diplomacy, economic development, attracting overseas capital and expertise, and building effective lobbying networks within Western decision-making centers.

Organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of Armenia, the summit was officially opened by senior Armenian officials, including Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the President of the National Assembly.

This year’s summit gathers approximately 800 prominent figures, diaspora leaders, and experts—including 600 diaspora representatives from 55 countries across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, along with 200 participants from Armenia.

The summit’s main agenda centers on aligning national identity with modern state-building, technological advancement,supporting the return of skilled professionals, and transforming emotional diaspora ties into sustainable institutional and economic initiatives.

The participation of KDC’s representatives opens key avenues to learn from the rich history of the Armenian diaspora in language preservation, cultural retention, and strengthening homeland-diaspora linkages.