Kurdistan Society
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Connecting People.Building Progress.Bridging Nations.

A platform for dialogue, collaboration, and lasting partnership between the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the United Kingdom.

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Strengthening TiesThrough partnership
Empowering CommunitiesThrough collaboration
Bridging NationsFor a shared future
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Who we are

A meeting place for two nations

The Kurdistan Society brings the United Kingdom and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) closer together. From our base in London, we convene leaders from government, business, academia, and the arts to think, talk, and act on the questions that matter to both nations.

Our work rests on a relationship built over generations — one of shared interests, mutual respect, and genuine friendship. We are here to give that relationship a home, and a momentum.

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Our work

Where dialogue becomes partnership

We turn goodwill into action through a focused programme of engagement across diplomacy, culture, and enterprise.

Diplomatic & Policy Dialogue

High-level discussions and private briefings on the issues shaping UK–Kurdistan relations.

Cultural & Educational Exchange

Events and programmes that bring Kurdistan’s heritage and creativity to British audiences.

Business & Investment

Forums that connect British enterprise and capital with real opportunity in the region.

Networking & Convening

Trusted occasions where leaders across sectors meet, exchange ideas, and build relationships.

Awareness & Understanding

Initiatives that illuminate Kurdistan’s history, resilience, and place in the world.

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See how the Society convenes, connects, and creates opportunity across both nations.

Our work

A partnership with depth

Generations of friendship, a future of opportunity

Britain and the Kurdistan Region share decades of cooperation — in diplomacy, security, education, trade, and culture. Today that relationship is expanding across energy, research, and the arts. We help carry it forward.

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Heritage
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Landscape
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History
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Progress

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2
Nations, one platform
30+
Years of cooperation
7
Sectors of partnership
2026
Founded in London
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Guided by experience

Leadership of standing

The Society is led by an experienced executive team and guided by a distinguished Advisory Board drawn from diplomacy, government, academia, business, and the arts — ensuring our work remains independent, credible, and genuinely useful.

Executive leadership

Two Co-Chairs, two Co-Vice-Chairs, a Secretary, and an Executive Director guide the Society’s mission and programme.

Advisory Board

A distinguished panel of figures from across diplomacy, government, business, culture, and public life — advising and supporting our work.