Luigi Di Maio @EUSR_Gulf Twitter profile

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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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عيد أضحى مبارك. كل عام وأنتم وعائلاتكم بخير وسعادة. #عيد_مبارك

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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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11 months

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

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10 months

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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11 months

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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11 days

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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10 months

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

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10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

7 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

20 days

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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10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

2 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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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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@EUSR_Gulf

7 months

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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@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

A pleasure to meet HE @KhalidJindan the Ambassador @KSAembassyBE and exchange on various topics of shared interest.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

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10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

7 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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

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8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

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11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

6 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

@EUSR_Gulf

9 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

16 days

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

@EUSR_Gulf

2 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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

#EU and #GCC have to work together to build partnerships based on dialogue, respect and results. Thanks to @arabnews for this interview

Appointment of first EU special representative for Gulf region is

RIYADH: On his first trip to Saudi Arabia since being appointed the first EU special representative for the Gulf region, Luigi Di Maio has told Arab News that recent world events show that new

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Arab News

@arabnews

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#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

@EUSR_Gulf

3 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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 days

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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 days

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

7 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

19 days

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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

9 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

5 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

@EUSR_Gulf

6 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

@EUSR_Gulf

5 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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

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3 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

@EUSR_Gulf

7 months

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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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

6 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

@EUSR_Gulf

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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

@EUSR_Gulf

3 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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

7 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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

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4 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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

4 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

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

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

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3 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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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

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11 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

8 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

2 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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5 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

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8 months

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

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6 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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5 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

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11 months

Very honoured to meet H.E. @jasemalbudaiwi , the Secretary General of the GCC. Strong support, pragmatism and shared ambition to seek jointly best ways to advance the security and prosperity of our regions and the EU strategic partnership with the @GCC and its Member States.

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5 months

Such a pleasure to meet again my wise friend HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal, Chairman @kfcris_en , and brainstorm on what EU and Gulf countries can do more&better together. When centrifugal forces seem to have upperhand dialogue, CB&diplomacy are the best way fwd for regional security

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Luigi Di Maio

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5 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

@EUSR_Gulf

9 months

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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@EUSR_Gulf

7 months

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

@EUSR_Gulf

9 months

EU&Bahrain are best partners for trade. We can do much more bilaterally and/or via the GCC when it comes to partnering on digital&green transformation of our economies. A great opportunity to discuss with H.E.Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry&Commerce @MOICBahrain

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

7 months

Join in the EU clear condemnation in the strongest possible terms of the multiple and indiscriminate attacks across Israel by Hamas and appaled by the loss of lives.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

2 months

A very pleasant and insightful discussion with Waleed al Khureiji, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia @w_elkhereiji at the margins of #ADF2024 on concrete steps to further reinforce 🇪🇺🇸🇦 relationship & on recent developments in the region

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

9 months

Such a pleasure and great honour to exchange with HE Mark Gitenstein the @USAmbEU on consequential regional and global dynamics of shared EU&US interest and on avenues to invest in and sustain diplomatic solutions including in the Gulf region.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

Insightful exchange with assistant minister of defense for executive affairs H.E. Dr. Khaled Al Biyari @modgovksa on regional security dynamics and role for the EU to support regional efforts on de-escalation and security.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

24 days

Upon the occasion of the end of the holy month of #Ramadan , I wish my friends and all those celebrating a happy #Eidelfitr2024 بمناسبة نهاية شهر #رمضان المبارك ، اتمنى لأصدقائي وللمسلمين في كل أنحاء العالم #عيد_الفطر سعيد. و كل عام وأنتم بخير!

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

2 months

As the holy month of #Ramadan  begins, I would like to wish all my friends and all those celebrating around the world a #RamadanKareem بمناسبة بداية شهر رمضان المبارك، أقدّم أعز التهاني لأصدقائي وللمسلمين في كل أنحاء العالم #رمضان_كريم وكل عام و أنتم بخير

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

6 months

Excellent meetings in the context of #FII7 w/H.E. Dr.Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi @malkassabi , Min of Commerce and H.E. @AdelAljubeir , Min of State for Foreign Affairs& Climate Envoy. There is so much to do together to deliver on our shared transformational ambitions.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

9 months

We in the EU are deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Our heartfelt condolences for their loss to His Highness President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan @MohamedBinZayed to his family&to the people of the UAE in this time of grief.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

5 months

Happy to meet & take stock with foreign ministers @ABaerbock , @a_schallenberg and @HankeBruinsSlot on the margins of Sir Bani Yas Forum on the joint priorities ahead of us for the security of the Gulf region and our strategic engagement with its countries.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

3 months

A real pleasure to meet 🇷🇴 Foreign Minister @Odobes1Luminita on the margin of today’s #FAC . We fully converge on the dangerous dynamics in the region. EU&MS need to use all available instruments to reduce escalation &create sustainable solutions together w/ our Gulf partners.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

1 month

Grateful to Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis @GreeceMFA for a warm welcome in Athens & an excellent discussion on the complex security dynamics in the Gulf region& the EU approach, including the valuable 🇬🇷contribution to the EU mission Aspides to defend freedom of navigation.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

10 months

Very productive meeting today with Commissioner @YlvaJohansson to understand the latest in the EU overall approach to visas and to explore together possible ways and space for appropriate solutions relevant for the GCC countries.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

3 months

As always, very honoured and delighted to meet HE @MBA_AlThani_ Prime Minister&Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar @MunSecConf to share our assessments on the latest security developments in the wider Gulf region & how to advance our efforts towards de-escalation.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

5 months

Very pleased to attend at #COP28 the inspiring exchanges during the Climate Security Moment organised by @MSCheusgen @MunSecConf . Fully share the call for urgent joint action to prevent, mitigate&address the human&security effects of climate change.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

3 months

A pleasure to meet today HE Abdulla bin Faisal Al Doseri @aaldoseri , Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the EU @BahrainEmbBE to take stock & prioritise actions of the ambitious agenda for bilateral and regional cooperation.

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Luigi Di Maio

@EUSR_Gulf

4 months

Very honoured to start 2024 by attending the 3rd edition of @FutureMineral under the leadership of HE @BAlkhorayef . The European green transition is highly mineral intensive&the partnership w/ Saudi Arabia on critical minerals will be decisive for our shared sustainable growth.

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