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ILoveQatar.net
08-05-2025
- Business
- ILoveQatar.net
Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar mark Europe Day 2025 with diplomatic reception
The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar hosted a diplomatic reception on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at W Doha to mark Europe Day 2025, commemorating the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for the European Union. The event gathered members of the diplomatic corps and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the presence of H.E. Minister of Transport, Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulla Al Thani, along with key partners from the government of the State of Qatar. The celebration highlighted the values the European Union stands for, peace, partnership,and unity in diversity, while reinforcing the strength of EU-Qatar relations. H.E. Dr. Cristian Tudor, Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar, stated: 'Europe Day is more than a celebration of history; it is a living reminder of our shared commitment to dialogue, peace, and cooperation. As the world becomes more fragmented, the European Union remains a reliable and principled partner, investing in long-term solutions with our friends across the globe, including here in Qatar. Europe Day 2025 also reflects the EU's continued engagement in addressing global challenges, especially in a volatile environment as the one we are currently navigating, including on peace building, regional stability, economic resilience and of course climate change. This year, we are working on the tangible outcomes of the deliverables agreed during the first EU-GCC Summit, in October 2024, in Brussels under the Qatari chairmanship of the Gulf Cooperation Council'. Source & cover image credit: Press Release
Times of Oman
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
GCC states strive to achieve regional, international peace
Munich: The GCC Secretary General, Jassim Al Budaiwi, reaffirmed the commitment of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to mitigate the sufferings of those affected by wars and crisis. The Secretariat General of the GCC was speaking to Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on the sidelines of his participation in the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC ), held in Munich city, Germany. The two sides discussed the developments in the region and reviewed enhancement of coordination between the influential parties to ensure the relief/support reaches those affected with the wars and crisis. Meanwhile, the GCC Secretary General met yesterday with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee. The two sides reviewed the latest regional and international developments, including the conditions in the region, notably the situation in Gaza. The GCC Secretary General stressed intensifying the international efforts for putting an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people by ensuring the humanitarian relief reaches its target. He also reaffirmed the stance of the GCC for regional stability and the international efforts for resolving the humanitarian crises. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, stressed the significance of the role the GCC States play in preserving the security and regional and international stability. He also hailed the appreciable presence of the GCC States in the regional and international arena. The GCC Secretary General also met with Dr. Tobias Lindner, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. The two sides reviewed the Gulf–European relations in light of the first EU- GCC Summit coupled with going forward with the negotiations of the free trade agreement between the GCC and the European Union and reviewed cooperation horizons between the GCC and the European Union and ways of boosting joint coordination in the various fields for cementing regional and international security and stability.
