Fruitful exchanges with the new cohort of the young and talented Gulf diplomats participating in the 2nd edition of the #EUGCC Young Leaders in Regional Diplomacy at the @collegeofeurope, together with European diplomats. A beautiful symbol of the future of EU-GCC cooperation!

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and strength of the EU-GCC strategic partnership to craft joint, sustainable and effective solutions for diplomacy, peace and our shared prosperity. Great thanks to the teams @MOFAKuwait, @eu_eeas @GCCSG and @EUSR_Gulf for all the amazing work! (2/2)

Just concluded two key ministerial meetings of the EU-GCC Joint Council & High Level Forum co-chaired by HE Foreign Minister Al-Yahya @MOFAKuwait & HR/VP @kajakallas. The substantive exchanges & the joint statement reflect the growing ambition, trust (1/2)

and a sustainable&inclusive regional security order. This is the spirit in how we approach the annual EU-GCC foreign ministers key meetings on 5-6 October in Kuwait. They will be essential to reinforce our strategic coordination on joint solutions and diplomatic efforts. (2/2)

A great honour to join the unique conversation of #MLMAlUla by @MunSecConf in the stunning AlUla of Saudi Arabia. The kingdom together with the other GCC countries have become indispensable partners and leaders in steering the critical efforts for peace (1/2)

It was a great honour to join #UNGA80 as part of the EU Delegation led by HRVP @kajakallas and engage with key ministers and interlocutors from #UN80, the Gulf region and beyond (2/2).

At no point in 80 years of United Nations have we sensed such a critical need of protecting diplomacy based on international law &collective action. EU needs strong partners & the strategic partnership with the GCC is absolutely essential in our joint endeavour for peace (1/2)

Happy to discuss again with Luigi di Maio, our @EUSR_Gulf. We exchanged on key priorities in the Gulf: 🔹 Deepening strategic partnerships with GCC partners 🔹 Boosting triangular cooperation under the Pact for the Mediterranean 🔹 Preparing for the upcoming EU–Gulf

Excellent discussion today in Brussels w/ HE Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Minister of Economy&Planning @falibrahim on the upcoming launch of negotiations for a 🇪🇺🇸🇦 Strategic Partnership Agreement, trade, AI, climate &competitiveness and the positive and ambitious EU-GCC agenda.

Thank you @HeleneLeGal for bringing EU Ambassadors from across the Middle East & North Africa and senior officials from @eu_eeas @EU4MENAGulf @EU_FPI @EIB @AnouarEUspox @EUSR_Gulf @EUSR_MEPP & more to beautiful Jordan

Happy to address today the Inter-Parliamentary Conference for the 🇪🇺 Common Foreign, Security and Defence Policy in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 @eu2025dk on top strategic priorities & policy actions for the EU in the wider Gulf region.

A great pleasure to be in Cambridge and have such excellent exchanges at the 15th Annual Gulf Research Meeting (#GRM2025) organized by the @Gulf_Research. A big thank you to HE Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center for his tireless leadership.

On the sidelines of the 15th Gulf Research Meeting in Cambridge, the organized a high-level Gulf–EU Policy Roundtable, bringing together senior officials, directors, and experts from institutions across the Gulf and Europe to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation on trade,

The 15th Annual Gulf Research Meeting (#GRM2025), organized by the Gulf Research Center, officially commenced at the University of Cambridge. Held over two days, the meeting features 12 thematic workshops and brings together 409 participants from a wide range of academic,

As part of the 15th Gulf Research Meeting, a high-level panel discussion was held on July 22, 2025, featuring the following distinguished speakers: Dr. Comfort Ero @EroComfort, President & CEO, International Crisis Group @CrisisGroup; H.E. Luigi Di Maio @luigidimaio, European

Historic day for moving to the next level of ambition:  today EU Member States authorised the High Representative and the European Commission to launch negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement with each of the GCC countries. Happy to contribute to make this a success!

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Excellent exchange with members of the Delegation for Arabian Peninsula @Europarl_EN on the very close EU-GCC cooperation on regional conflict prevention and de-escalation. Our strategic partnership provides the best foundation in this regard. Big thanks to Chair @ReinholdLopatka

Good meeting of EU signatories of #IMEC in Brussels 🇪🇺🇮🇹🇫🇷🇩🇪 to reflect, coordinate and chart way forward in #TeamEurope spirit. Strong #GlobalGateway potential for IMEC network across three continents. Next steps - work on feasibility studies & engagement with private sector.