Social Democratic Alliance in the Arab World Conference

It is a pleasure to invite you to the Conference of the Social Democratic Alliance in the Arab World, taking place from 28 to 30 August 2025 in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, hosted by our sister party, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, under the leadership of Bafel Talabani and with the participation of the President of Iraq, His Excellency Abdul Latif Rashid.

In this conference, we will exchange perspectives on the most pressing issues facing the Arab world—peace and security, states in transition, and the renewal of social democracy—at a time marked by deep societal upheavals and persistent conflicts. This gathering will bring together progressive party officials, as well as women’s and youth organizations, to deepen solidarity, foster cooperation, and lay the groundwork for a new vision for the Arab region.

All interested parties and associate members of the Progressive Alliance are kindly requested to register no later than 28 July 2025: https://bit.ly/RegistrationSulaymaniyahConference. We ask all participants to review the preliminary conference documents carefully to prepare for your travel.

Arrivals are expected in the afternoon of 27 August 2025 (Wednesday), with a Welcome Dinner hosted by the First Lady of Iraq, Mrs. Shahenaz Ibrahim Ahmed. Departures are scheduled for the afternoon of 30 August 2025 (Saturday).

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference in Sulaymaniyah.