Very happy to have attended the @AntalyaDF. This was a unique opportunity to exchange with leaders and experts on the current situation in the wider Gulf and Middle East and to convey Europe's support to sustainable peace and stability, and unimpeded freedom of navigation.
Luigi Di Maio
Great discussions yesterday and today in Milan, with my friend @majedalansari.bsky.social and impressive lineup of experts brougth together by @ispionline.bsky.social and @DohaForum. I called for a region-led diplomatic solution, and spoke about EU contribution.
I convened today a meeting with GCC Ambassadors in Brussels to exchange on the situation in the Gulf and the intense EU outreach in the past months. The EU remains committed to its strategic partnership with GCC countries, to their security, and to regional peace and stability.
Grateful to Bahraini top officials for receiving me today in a challenging context. I expressed EU condemnation of Iranian attacks against Bahrain, our full solidarity & support to our strategic partner's security&territorial integrity, to the freedom of navigation& to diplomacy.
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Honoured to be in Rome with @JavierColominaP, addressing @NATOPA Mediterranean and MEast Special Group on challenges in the Gulf. Freedom of navigation is crucial, with region-led solutions and security partnerships with #GCC Countries being key, alongside ongoing #Connectivity.
Very important meeting today in Abu Dhabi w/ HE Dr. @AnwarGargash, Diplomatic Advisor to UAE President, to express full EU solidarity w/ #UAE &its people. Regional military escalation&Iranian attacks against the UAE&GCC countries have to stop &freedom of navigation reestablished.
Grateful to Kuwaiti leadership @MOFAKuwait, @KuwaitArmyGHQ and @moo_kw for receiving me in a challenging context. I reiterated EU strong condemnation of Iranian attacks, our full support to our strategic partner's security and sovereignty and to negotiations.
Very fruitful meetings today in Doha with @Dr_Al_Khulaifi, @SaoudAlthani7, Saad Al-Kaabi and @majedalansari. Full EU support to Qatar and its people against Iranian attacks. Important insights from Qatari partners on de-escalation and upholding freedom of navigation in Hormuz.
Very important meeting today in Muscat with HE @badralbusaidi @FMofOman to express full EU solidarity w/ Oman&its people &explore diplomatic ways for military de-escalation and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz & stop of Iranian attacks against the GCC states.
Luigi Di Maio
Luigi Di Maio
Brussels has urged a Black Sea-style grain deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, while backing GCC self-defence and deepening security ties amid the Iran war.
