Kurdistan in America
The Kurdistan in America podcast is the official voice of the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States, headquartered in Washington, DC. Hosted by Delovan Barwari, the show explores the enduring ties between Kurdistan and the United States.
Now in its fifth season, this English-language podcast focuses on U.S. foreign policy and the Kurdistan Region, covering key topics such as security, politics, humanitarian affairs, economic development, culture, and the arts.
We’re proud to share that Kurdistan in America was ranked the #1 Kurdish podcast of 2025 by Feedspot and was previously listed among the 20 Best Government Relations Podcasts of 2021 by Welp Magazine.
Learn more at us.gov.krd
Kurdistan in America
S4 Episode 4 - Interview with Minister Dr. Mohammad Shukri and Ms. Carez Dargallay: Economic Potential of Kurdistan
The Kurdistan in America podcast is proud to present an interview with two distinguished guests in the fourth episode of Season Four. We are honored to have on our show Minister Mohammad Shukri, Chairman of the Kurdistan Board of Investment, and Ms. Carez Dargallay, Head of the Board’s Foreign Direct Investment Unit.
Through our discussion, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of Kurdistan’s economic potential and the efforts being made to attract investment to the region, including from the United States.
In this episode, we delve into Kurdistan’s economic prospects and the openings available to foreign investors. Dr. Mohammad Shukri shares his insights on the Board of Investment's objectives and how they align with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s economic reform strategy, the Board’s efforts to attract foreign investment and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s priority sectors.
Ms. Dargallay joins us to discuss how her unit promotes foreign investment in Kurdistan and offers her advice to international companies considering investing in the region.
Join us for this informative episode as we explore the economic landscape of Kurdistan and the Board of Investment's role in driving economic growth and development.