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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
1st day in office as EUSR for the Gulf. Ready & fully committed to engage w/ EU Member States & institutions, & each of our partners in the region. So much at stake and so much to do, through genuine dialogue & mutual respect. For our shared security & prosperity. @JosepBorrellF
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Luigi Di Maio
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عيد أضحى مبارك. كل عام وأنتم وعائلاتكم بخير وسعادة. #عيد_مبارك
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very honoured to meet today H.E. Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah, Foreign Minister of Kuwait @MOFAKuwait . Very much convergence about looking at new avenues to deepen 🇪🇺🇰🇼 strategic partnership&advance diplomatic solutions to regional security.
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امروز اولین روزم به عنوان نماینده ویژه اتحادیه اروپا برای منطقه خلیج است. کاملا متعهد هستم با کشورهای عضو و نهادهای اتحادیه اروپا و با هر یکی از شرکای ما در منطقه تعامل کنم. کار فراوان در پیش است. از طریق گفتگوی واقعی و احترام متقابل که برای امنیت و رفاه مشترک ما باید آنجام بدهیم
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Dedicated exchange in the meeting with the IT FM @Antonio_Tajani on how EU& its MS can effectively support de-escalation in the Gulf region and elevate EU partnership with the respective countries. Looking fwd to working with @ItalyMFA in #TeamEurope
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very fruitful meeting with H.E. @RuaAlZadjaliOM Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the EU. Looking forward to visiting Muscat and to building on the exceptional role of the Sultanate in regional de-escalation efforts and to deepening our bilateral partnership @OmanEmbassyBEL
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Luigi Di Maio
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We concluded the 1st ever EU-GCC High Level Forum chaired by @JosepBorrellF , @MBA_AlThani_ & @GCCSG . Excellent exchanges on regional security&how to coordinate our diplomatic efforts on de-escalation&peace. Big 🙏 to all, @EU_FPI & @eu_eeas for great support to make this a success.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very happy to start my visit in the region with an excellent meeting in Riyadh with the SG of GCC @jasemalbudaiwi . We advanced preparations for a fruitful upcoming EU-GCC Council in October-a key milestone for implementing our strategic partnership.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Understanding the history, culture, heritage and values empowers our respect for each other, enriches our dialogue and makes us listen with the heart. @SaudiMuseum
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very honoured to attend and address the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council at ministerial level today in Muscat. The approval of the co-chair statement is a milestone. Reflects the genuine political commitment and joint ambition to sucessfully implement our strategic partnership.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
First excellent meeting with H.E. @HJedea , Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the EU. We share the ambition and pragmatism to advance the EU partnership with the Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, and seize the opportunities for our shared security and prosperity.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Very happy about the imminent perspective of the first EU-GCC Leaders Summit later this year. It is the political proof & ideal boost for a growing Strategic Partnership which is increasingly key for the shared security& prosperity of our two regions and for the entire world.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Always an inspiration to meet and listen to the in-depth and wise assessments of His Royal Highness Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud, chairman of @KFCRIS on the unfolding key dynamics in the Saudi Arabia and the region.
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Luigi Di Maio
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In the context of the intense EU diplomatic outreach to Iran in the last days, I add my voice urging everyone to exercise maximum restraint. The least the region needs is yet another military escalation.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Eid Mubarak! May the holy Eid-ul-Adha bring you and your family happiness, prosperity and blessings. #EidMubarak
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Truly honoured to meet #Qatar 's PM & FM H.E.Sheikh @MBA_AlThani_ Productive talks on enhancing regional security, de-escalation and opportunities for regional & bilateral joint action through the #EU 's new strategic partnership w/ the Gulf. 🇪🇺🤝🇶🇦
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
The Abrahamic Family House @abrahamicfh , the @Hedayah_CVE organization and its dedicated chairman @Dralnoaimi , as well as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque @szgmc_official are inspiration for us to continue on this path of genuine inter-faith dialogue, tolerance&peaceful co-existence
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Great honour to meet H.H. Sheikh Adbullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, MFA @OFMUAE and discuss in depth how 🇪🇺🇦🇪can do more&better together bilaterally&with the countries in the region to translate in positive actions our elevated ambition for a strategic partnership®ional security.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Such a pleasure to meet @MinisterIanBorg Through geo proximity, history and culture Malta has so much to share on how to best support regional security and elevate EU partnership with the Gulf. Looking fwd to working in #TeamEurope to make this happen @MFETMalta @JosepBorrellF
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Luigi Di Maio
7 months
Excellent meeting with my very good friend @AdelAljubeir , Minister of State for Foreign Affairs @KSAmofaEN to discuss how to deepen the 🇪🇺🇸🇦 cooperation on regional and bilateral issues.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Joining Charles Michel @eucopresident in meeting HRH Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince & PM of Saudi Arabia to discuss various aspects of the growing EU-KSA strategic partnership, joint efforts for regional security & prepare for a successful 1st ever EU-GCC Summit in October.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
اليوم الأول لي في منصب المبعوث الخاص للاتحاد الأوروبي لمنطقة الخليج. على استعداد والتزام كاملين للمشاركة والتفاعل مع مؤسسات الاتحاد الأوروبي ودوله الأعضاء وشركائنا في المنطقة. هناك الكثير على المحك ومما يجب القيام به عبر حوار صادق واحترام متبادل من أجل أمننا وازدهارنا المشتركين
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Grateful to Dr. Mishaal Mohammad Al-Sulami, Vice Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council, and his fellow members. To listen how the Vision 2030 is aimed at empowering the Saudi people & opening great avenues for bringing our societies closer together based on respect & tolerance.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Great honour to meet today in Brussels key journalists from GCC countries. Our people and regions need to better communicate, listen to and understand each other! This is key to build trust and enable our strategic partnership.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Important to meet with HE Ambassador Hossein Dehghani, the Iranian Ambassador to the EU and Belgium. Promoting security and de-escalation in the region is a key priority for the EU. Solutions are sustainable only through appropiate engagement with regional actors. @IranmissionEU
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Great honour to meet H.H Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan , Foreign Minister @KSAmofaEN in the context of GCC-EU Council in Muscat. We shared assessments on the grave developments in Israel and Gaza and need to work very closely for the stability of the region.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
A pleasure to meet HE @KhalidJindan the Ambassador @KSAembassyBE and exchange on various topics of shared interest.
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Luigi Di Maio
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I warmly welcome to Brussels Ambassador Fahad Aljaimaz,the new Head of GCC Delegation to the EU @GCCtoEU & I very much look forward to working with him, the @GCCSG and each of the GCC member states to make the EU-GCC strategic partnership fundamental for our security&prosperity.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Wonderful opportunity to visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat and the National Museum of @NM_OMAN and learn about the rich bridge-building tradition and role of the Omani culture and heritage.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Citizens in the EU and Gulf countries are often exposed to similar climate related challenges. Looking fwd to working with Cssr @JanezLenarcic in #TeamEurope to strenghten our partners’s disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and coordinate our humanitarian aid
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Luigi Di Maio
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Could not better conclude the trip to Oman than by visiting the impressive Al Mirani Fort as well as the Mutrah Souq in the old city of Muscat.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Excellent exchange with H.E. Amb. Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, Ambassador of Qatar to EU and NATO @QatarMissionEU . Strategic partnership with Qatar®ion requires respect, understanding, results and focus on what unites us. Ready to travel to Doha to continue our dialogue.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Positive exchange today w/ Dr. Sultan Al Jaber @uaeclimateenvoy &COP28 President-designate to reinforce the shared support for delivery of highly ambitious outcome @COP28_UAE &pave the way for a new momentum in EU climate cooperation w/our Gulf partners.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Un plaisir de rencontrer @MinColonna . La France contribue activement à renforcer le partenariat de l'UE avec les pays du Golfe. Je souhaite travailler avec @francediplo en #EquipeEurope dans cette direction. @JosepBorrellF
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Luigi Di Maio
11 months
Need to work with the actors in the region to release hostages, protect civilians &prevent regional escalation.2/2
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
A great pleasure to join today HRVP @JosepBorrellF for the meeting with His Highness Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan in the context of @wef special event in #Riyad .
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Luigi Di Maio
11 months
Great honour to open today the first ever #SaudiEUInvestmentForum . This unique platform opens up tremendous opportunities&reflects the ambition of #EU to successfully implement its new strategic partnership w/ #SaudiArabia & GCC countries. Trust and respect are based on results.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Great to start my visit to Bahrain with H.E. LTGEN Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defense, to discuss about key regional security challenges and opportunities and ways in which 🇪🇺could contribute to advance sustainable solutions. @BDF_Bahrain
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Excellent exchange with H.E. Amb. @MoAlSahlawi UAE and EU are coordinating very closely to meet ambitions of COP28. Ready to travel to UAE and further explore many opportunities ahead of us bilaterally ®ionally to take our partnership to a strategic level @UAEEmbassyBXL
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
Welcome the decision of 🇪🇺Commission, strongly supported by Member States, to update rules on multi-entry visas for #Bahrain , #Oman and #Saudi Arabia. Their citizens can now receive 5-years visas. Excellent news for people-to-people relations between 🇪🇺 and partners in the GCC
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
Strong interest in the EU-GCC High Level Forum expressed during yesterday’s extraordinary FAC dedicated to the very dangerous situation in the region. Such unique dialogue is more timely than ever to closely coordinate our comprehensive diplomatic efforts on de-escalation&peace.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
A privilege to continue the insightful exchanges in #Oman on regional security dynamics w/ H.E. Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy &on energy security &renewables w/ H.E. Salim Al Aufi, Minister for Energy&Minerals.
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Luigi Di Maio
4 months
Delighted to join today for the launch of the 1st European Chamber of Commerce in #KSA & the #GCC . Big thanks to @MISA , @MCgovSA ,EU Delegation @EUintheGCC @EU_Commission @Trade_EU to make this possible.  A key step to untap great trade&investment potential between #EU &the region.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
#EU and #GCC have to work together to build partnerships based on dialogue, respect and results. Thanks to @arabnews for this interview
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Arab News
1 year
#WATCH : @EUSR_Gulf Luigi Di Maio describes his role as 1st #EU special representative for the #Gulf region in exclusive interview with Arab News. Read more here:
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
Very honoured to meet H.E.Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi @badralbusaidi , Foreign Minister @FMofOman . Oman’s deep understanding of the region makes it an indispensable partner for the intense diplomatic efforts on de-escalation& sustainable solutions to regional security.
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Luigi Di Maio
7 months
Concluding three days of thought-provoking & productive panels and bilateral meetings at #ADF2024 . Also a great opportunity to exchange views with my dear friends @MevlutCavusoglu @ignaziocassis @Xavier_Bettel & @MatteoMeccaci . Congratulations to @MFATurkiye on the organisation
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Great pleasure to meet @MinColonna . France has a unique regional expertise &has been leading voice to elevate EU partnership with the Gulf. Looking fwd to working in #TeamEurope to make this happen @francediplo @JosepBorrellF
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Happy to have my first meeting with H.E. Ambassador Abdulal Al Qenaie, Head of the GCC Mission to the EU. Building a strategic partnership with the @GCC and its Member States is a key priority for the European Union in order to advance our shared security and prosperity.
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
Strongly condemn the direct and large scale attack launched by Iran against Israel. This is a severe and very dangerous military escalation with serious destabilising risks for the entire region. We need to do all in our power to prevent this from happening.
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Luigi Di Maio
7 months
Delighted to meet HE @jasemalbudaiwi , Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council @GCCSG during #WGS24 to take stock of and prioritize joint efforts in 2024 to deepen the strategic partnership between #EU and #GCC .
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Luigi Di Maio
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Joining @CharlesMichel , President of the European Council for the meeting with His Highness @TamimBinHamad to discuss preps of the first ever EU-GCC Summit in October, an absolute milestone to shape the strategic convergence of our interests, values, security and properity.
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Luigi Di Maio
4 months
Great exchange w/🇪🇺Pol&Sec Cttee (PSC) Reps to take stock of 1y of my mandate as EUSR. Listen, partner,deliver: the principles guiding the team work, results&reenergized trust w/our strategic Gulf partners.Inspired by the positive feedback to continue on this path. #EUDiplomacy
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Luigi Di Maio
2 months
Great to engage the distinguished audience @ChathamHouse on achievements & work ahead in the EU-GCC strategic partnership & joint actions to tackle most pressing regional security issues. 🙏Director @SanamVakil @CH_MENAP for invitation &to EU Amb @PedroSerranoEU for hospitality.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Honoured to meet H.E.Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Min of Foreign Affairs of Sultanate of #Oman Strong support for a successful upcoming GCC-EU Joint Ministerial Council in Muscat to implement our strategic partnership&for joint work on regional de-escalation.
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
Grateful to Finland’s Foreign Minister @elinavaltonen for excellent exchange on #EU -GCC relationship and on how to address regional security challenges in the #Gulf , in the wake of the High Level Forum three days ago.
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Luigi Di Maio
2 months
An absolute honour to be invited by Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center to address the Opening Ceremony of the 14th #GRM at the University of Cambridge. Such a key event for the global community of scholars dedicated to critical issues facing the region.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
A privilege to continue the insightful exchanges in #Oman on regional security dynamics w/H.E. Sheikh @KhalifaAlharthy , on energy security&renewables w/H.E. Salim Al Aufi, Min for Energy&Minerals and w/H.E. Sheikh Abdul Malik bin Abdullah Al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
A real pleasure to meet FM @ABaerbock . Very insightful and constructive exchange on how we can best team up with @GermanyDiplo to effectively advance the EU strategic partnership with the GCC countries and consolidate the regional security and de-escalation efforts.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
I had the great pleasure to meet today Sheikh Jerrah Jaber Al-Sabah, deputy foreign minister of Kuwait. We had a rich and constructive exchange on how to deepen 🇪🇺🇰🇼 strategic partnership&sustain diplomatic solutions to advance regional security.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Excellent meetings today with minister @TobiasBillstrom , Jan Knutsson, their team @SweMFA , and @SIPRIorg and @ResearchUI . Sweden has been a strong advocate for an ambitious and united EU engagement with the Gulf. Looking forward to working in #TeamEurope @sweden2023eu
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Luigi Di Maio
10 months
Honoured to intervene in the opening roundtable of the Young Leaders’ Programme #MDYoungLeaders ’ at the #IISSMD23 , @IISS_org . Lively & inspiring exchanges with the talented participants on “EU-Arab Relations in a Multipolar World”. Looking forward to meeting them again.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Most grateful to 🇧🇭Foreign Minister HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani for an excellent exchange on further deepening of 🇪🇺🇧🇭 and 🇪🇺GCC strategic partnership, on promoting regional security and on 🇧🇭 priorities of its 2024 Chairmanship of the League of Arab States.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Extremely pleased to be back at #Manama @KHGCforCo . Great discussion with Ex Dir HE Abdulla Isa Almanai on 🇧🇭 model of peaceful coexistence, importance of education against hate speech and 🇪🇺-🇧🇭 cooperation on freedom of religious beliefs.
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Luigi Di Maio
8 months
Very pleased that 2024 started by delivering on the ambitious commitments agreed at the EU-GCC Council in Muscat. I warmly welcome the 1st ever EU-GCC regional security dialogue at senior officials level. Current escalatory context makes our cooperation all the more relevant.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very important first meeting with MS in PSC. Strong support, ambition and commitment to deepen our relations with our Gulf partners in a #Team Europe spirit. @sweden2023eu @FienBZ
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Luigi Di Maio
10 months
Productive&friendly meetings at the margins of the #IISSManamaDialogue w/ @jasemalbudaiwi @GCCSG , w/ ASG @hossamzaki1 @arableague_gs & SG @Dalyahya @DCOrg on the situation in the region & concrete projects for EU-Gulf cooperation.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Truly honoured for the opportunity to exchange w/ the Advisor to HM the King for Diplomatic Affairs H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa @khalidalkhalifa on the ongoing transformations in the region&the opportunities they open for regional stability&peace.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Excellent meetings today with @VDombrovskis and @PaoloGentiloni to exchange on how to reenergize the trade & investment cooperation & ambitions w/our GCC strategic partners & to capitalize on the positive political momentum ahead of EU-GCC annual ministerial meeting in Muscat.
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A pleasure to meet in Brussels my good friend HE @jasemalbudaiwi , SecGen @GCCSG in the context of his visit to EU Pol&Sec Committe to compare notes on our joint efforts to implement priorities of the strategic partnership between #EU and #GCC .
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Luigi Di Maio
10 months
Very fruitful meeting with HE Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce to take stock and set priorities for our 🇪🇺🇧🇭bilateral cooperation following the 7th #EU - #GCC Business Forum in Manama today.
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Luigi Di Maio
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Interactive and forward-looking discussion at the Anwar Gargash Academy @AGDAUAE with students and diplomats on the partnership between 🇪🇺 & 🇦🇪 , two years after the 🇪🇺 Joint Communication on a strategic partnership with the Gulf region. Thanks to @nmladenov for the invitation
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Luigi Di Maio
10 months
A pleasure to meet EU Commissioner @JuttaUrpilainen and exchange on the prospect of reconciling the ambitions of the #GlobalGateway , the India- Middle East- Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the new EU strategic partnership with the Gulf countries.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Meeting H.E. Soltan bin Saad Al- Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, @MofaQatar_EN To advance EU partnership with the Gulf requires true dialogue. Ready to travel to Doha, to continue exploring together best ways to work closely, bilaterally and in the region.
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Luigi Di Maio
3 months
Working on deepening & enlarging 🇪🇺🇦🇪 relations with great interlocutors in @mofauae Asst Min for Political Affairs Lana Nusseibeh, Asst Min for Advanced Science & Technology @OmranSharaf and Asst Min for Energy & Sustainability Abdulla Balalaa.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Delighted to be at #Ecam flagship summit in Rome with SG GCC @jasemalbudaiwi & HE Sheikh Shakhboot Al Nahyan to discuss about the new EU- GCC strategic partnership&framework to facilitate private investments.
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Luigi Di Maio
8 months
Very important to have an in-depth bilateral assessment w/ EU High Representative @JosepBorrellF on the overall security dynamics in the Gulf region, on the EU role & to agree on the top priorities for 2024 in advancing the EU strategic partnership w/our Gulf partners.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Great to meet FM @jmalbares today at the start of @eu2023es . 🇪🇸shares the ambitious&pragmatic new #EU strategy to effectively support regional de-escalation and elevating partnership with the Gulf countries. Looking fwd to working with @SpainMFA in #TeamEurope @JosepBorrellF
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Luigi Di Maio
11 months
Just had a very important meeting with H.E.@ HaimRegev, Ambassador of Israel🇮🇱 to EU&NATO. In line with the latest EU statement 🇪🇺stands in solidarity with 🇮🇱 which has the right to defend itself in line with international law when confronted with such brutal attacks by Hamas 1/2
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Luigi Di Maio
9 months
In line w/ the HRVP spox statement I condemn in strongest terms the act of terror in the city of Kerman &the terrible toll of innocent civilian deaths&injuries. My sympathy&solidarity with the victims, their families &the Iranian people. Perpetrators must be held accountable.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
An absolutely inspiring journey today @MIAQatar through the breathtaking collections of Islamic art and civilization & their unique legacy and bridge-building contribution to the European and world heritage.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Strengthening of the EU partnership with the Gulf countries could also have a positive impact in addressing challenges in the wider neighborhood. Great opportunity to discuss with Cssr @OliverVarhelyi about how to best do this in a #TeamEurope spirit.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very positive first meeting with H.E. Nawaf Alenezi @NawafNafe3 Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the EU. Strong support and readiness to work closely to advance the EU partnership with Kuwait and the Gulf region. Ready to visit the country and engage in fruitful dialogue.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very constructive exchange with H.E. @W_Elkhereiji , Vice Minister @KSAmofaEN on reg security, trade, climate, humanitarian action and values that we share. United in the desire to advance a strategic partnership based on respect, dialogue and results.
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Luigi Di Maio
8 months
Very insightful exchange w/ @CTurnerFCDO on the extremely worrying security dynamics in the wider Gulf region & the need to work closely, including with key regional actors, to prevent escalation&protect diplomatic solutions.
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
Great opportunity these days in #Riyadh @wef #SpecialMeeting24 to engage in critical discussions on how to deepen our strategic cooperation with 🇸🇦 & GCC partners. We need each other more than ever to craft sustainable solutions for our shared security& prosperity. @KSAmofaEN
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Luigi Di Maio
7 months
Concluding three inspiring days @WorldGovSummit with insightful panels, valuable encounters @jasemalbudaiwi , @rafaelmgrossi , @fredkempe CEO @AtlanticCouncil , @HokeDirk #Volocopter . Great thanks to the #UAE & @expocitydubai for hosting and convening this excellent event.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
V. important meeting in IR w/H.E. H. Amir-Abdollahian, Min of Foreign Affairs. Sustainable regional security needs engagement by all relevant actors. Conveyed on behalf of HRVP Borrell EU position on need&urgency to free EU citizens, respect hum rights&stop mil support to Russia.
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Luigi Di Maio
10 months
A pleasure to meet H.E. Amb @RuaAlZadjaliOM . I commended the 🇴🇲Chairmanship of the GCC&the outcome of the recent EU-GCC Council in Muscat. Now is the time to keep working to deliver on our ambitious agenda at bilat®ional level&to intensify our efforts to prevent reg escalation
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Very positive and in-depth exchange with H.E. Abdulla Bin Faisal Al Doseri @aaldoseri Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the EU. Looking forward to visiting Manama and to exploring together how to deepen EU partnership with Bahrain and the Gulf region @BahrainEmbBE
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Luigi Di Maio
9 months
Great to finish the year& intense work of the last 6 months w/a friendly& very constructive dialogue on bilat, EU- #GCC cooperation and reg security w/the great Ambassadors in Bxl @aaldoseri , @NawafNafe3 , @RuaAlZadjaliOM , @HJedea , @AMB_AlMalki , @MoAlSahlawi & @GCCtoEu CdA Al Amri.
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Luigi Di Maio
7 months
Grateful to Minister of State for International Cooperation of Qatar @Lolwah_Alkhater for a fruitful discussion in a friendly atmosphere at the margins of #ADF2024 . Looking forward to keeping on reinforcing 🇪🇺🇶🇦 relations & working closely together to promote peace and stability
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Luigi Di Maio
3 months
Happy and honoured to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the EU Delegation in Kuwait @EUinKuwait with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali al Yahya @MOFAKuwait . Long live the friendship between EU and Kuwait! 🇪🇺🤝🇰🇼
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Luigi Di Maio
5 months
In Abu Dhabi to personally present the heartfelt condolences, on behalf of the EU, to the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the passing of his uncle late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
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Luigi Di Maio
11 months
A very productive & forward looking meeting today w/ H.E. @Khalid_AlFalih , Minister of Investment ahead of the first ever EU-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum. With EVP @MarosSefcovic we agreed to elevate the joint work to facilitate consequential mutual investments.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Insightful meetings today w/H.E. @OmarSAlolama Min of State for Digital Econ&A.I. & w/ @KhalfanBelhoul , CEO @DubaiFuture to explore 🇪🇺🇦🇪 partnership opportunities for our economies and societies of the future.
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
A great honour to meet H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the FM. Listened carefully to his wise assessment on regional security dynamics and how to jointly strengthen positive momentum, including on the EU-Bahrain &GCC strategic partnership. @bahdiplomatic
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Luigi Di Maio
1 year
Insightful exchange during my visit to Kuwait w/Sheikh Nawaf Al Sabah, deputy chairman and CEO @kpcofficialkw &w/Dr. Khaled Mahdi, SG of Supreme Council for Planning& Development on the transformational ambitions of the Vision 2035&how 🇪🇺🇰🇼 can seize the emerging opportunities.
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Luigi Di Maio
9 months
Important meeting with Mansoor bin Ibrahim Al-Mahmoud CEO @QIA_QA in the context of @DohaForum to explore avenues for cooperation between 🇪🇺 🇶🇦 companies and investors.
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Luigi Di Maio
4 months
A great pleasure to welcome in Brussels for a comprehensive discussion on 🇪🇺🇦🇪 as well as key regional security issues H.E. Muath Alwari, Director of Policy Planning @mofauae .
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