EU Special Representative for the Gulf regionhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mllv6izis22vHonoured 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.11 May 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllv6izis22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mldxi6v2wk2sGreat 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.08 May 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldxi6v2wk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mkkkedyts22cI 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.28 Apr 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkkedyts22chttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mjtjf3atos2eVery 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.19 Apr 2026 08:19 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtjf3atos2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3miea7ejxsc2kGrateful 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.31 Mar 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3miea7ejxsc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mib2wtuec22hGrateful 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.30 Mar 2026 06:47 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mib2wtuec22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mi75ldxvsc2ghttps://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/eu-calls-for-black-sea-grain-model-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz-eu-envoy-tells-euronews29 Mar 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi75ldxvsc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mhxxrpykd22bVery 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.26 Mar 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxxrpykd22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mhsm2lekss26Very 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.24 Mar 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsm2lekss26https://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mhisyw7l3k2aVery 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.20 Mar 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhisyw7l3k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mheb6vuff227Excellent meeting w/ @jasemalbudaiwi @GCCSG to express EU solidarity w/ the GCC countries&explore concrete ways how EU-GCC strategic partnership can provide the support &diplomatic ways for military de-escalation, stop of Iranian attacks against the GCC &freedom of navigation.18 Mar 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheb6vuff227https://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mhcuvksxxc2lVery important meeting in #Riyadh with HE @W_Elkhereiji, Deputy Minister @KSAmofaEN to express full EU solidarity w/ the Kingdom&its people. Regional military escalation&Iranian attacks against the Kingdom & the GCC countries have to stop &freedom of navigation reestablished.18 Mar 2026 06:39 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhcuvksxxc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mgyzlgmcbc2aDeeply saddened by the passing of HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud. A respected statesman whose decades of service helped shape Oman’s development & stability. My heartfelt condolences to His Majesty, the Royal Family, the Government and the people of Oman during this time of mourning.14 Mar 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgyzlgmcbc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mgnnpil7622iHonoured to have joined today 🇪🇺 @eucopresident Antonio Costa & 🇪🇺PCOM @vonderleyen for the VTC with Leaders of the Middle East, including from the GCC countries, on the military escalation in the region and ongoing efforts to restore peace and security.09 Mar 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnnpil7622ihttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mgnmzhpzk22dhttps://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/03/09/joint-statement-by-president-costa-and-president-von-der-leyen-after-the-video-conference-with-leaders-from-middle-east-countries-on-the-war-in-iran/09 Mar 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnmzhpzk22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mgcwo3mlnk2ihttps://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/03/05/joint-statement-by-gcc-eu-ministers-meeting-on-recent-developments-in-the-middle-east-iran-s-attacks-against-gcc-states/05 Mar 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcwo3mlnk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mgcwmxf54c2iThis is the most consequential test for the EU-GCC Strategic Partnership, which is now translated into concrete joint actions to advance diplomacy and security of our strategic partners and of the region as reflected in the joint statement.(2/2)05 Mar 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcwmxf54c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mgcwlidqb22iHonoured to join High Representative @kajakallas for the extraordinary EU-GCC ministerial meeting in such a critical moment for our shared security. Strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks against the GCC states and expression of full solidarity with our partners.(1/2).05 Mar 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcwlidqb22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mf54skdq4s2tAs the month of Ramadan begins, I wish our Muslim friends in the Gulf and around the world a blessed, peaceful and happy Holy month. Ramadan Kareem 🌙18 Feb 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf54skdq4s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mev7piyox224#MSC2026 provided once again the critical juncture for a historic geopolitical mindshift in how we understand & act to advance our shared security. Strategic partners such as GCC ones have become absolutely indispensable in this endeavour. EU&GCC need each other more than ever!15 Feb 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mev7piyox224https://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3me2oyrrqrs2aA real privilege to be @WorldGovSummit & engage in deep exchanges w/ HE 🇦🇪Min of Trade @ThaniAlzeyoudi,HE 🇦🇪Min of Energy @HESuhail & HE @GCCSG Albudaiwi on the value of EU bilateral& regional trade, energy & strategic partnership to boost our shared geopolitical resilience.04 Feb 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2oyrrqrs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mcw4qk5nrs2aA pleasure to join the lively debate hosted by @TrendsRA & @meiswitzerland at #WEF26. In today’s world the EU strategic partnership with GCC & each of its members has become central to our mutual security&prosperity. We need to spare no effort in unfolding its immense potential!21 Jan 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcw4qk5nrs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mcw3fvys6k22Extremely timely& precious exchanges today at #WEF26 with HE Minister @Khalid_AlFalih @MISA &key business leaders during Saudi-Europe Investment Roundtable on making the most of the strategic& reliable EU-Saudi partnership also in view of the 2nd EU-GCC Leaders Summit in Riyadh.21 Jan 2026 06:50 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcw3fvys6k22https://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3m7ne3xokgs2uExcellent end of year exchange and assessment on the implementation of the EU strategic partnership with the Gulf region with the EU MS Ambassadors in the #PSC brilliantly chaired by Delphine Pronk @FienBZ.10 Dec 2025 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ne3xokgs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3m4xu6ranqc2zInspiring 9th @EU-@GCC Business Forum just ended in Kuwait. 600+ participants from EU & Gulf. Special thanks to @KDIPA hosts, but also Cssr @MarosSefcovic, EIB VP @yannistsakiris1, @GCCSG Al-Budaiwi for attending, to @DialogueEu-GCC on Econ Divers. & @EU_FPI for their support.06 Nov 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xu6ranqc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3m4pzusuyu223A real honour to be hosted by the #MBMA_News for the "One hour and forteen minutes" dialogue. Inspiring to see the energy and motivation of young Bahraini diplomats, as well as of the leadership and staff of the Bahraini Diplomatic Academy.03 Nov 2025 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4pzusuyu223https://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3m4lk2awl3c2sExcited to be back in Bahrain for the #IISS Manama Dialogue 2025, speaking on Gulf security with FMs Al-Zayani, Al-Busaidi & Gerapetritis. I stressed the link between Gulf & European security and the importance of #EU–#GCC cooperation ahead of the 2026 Summit.01 Nov 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4lk2awl3c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3m4i7daehbk2nHappy to join Future Investment Initiative #FII9, a key forum to spearhead global dialogue &reliable partnerships that are vital for shared growth.  Great to reconnect with @Khalid_AlFalih, Minister of Investment & key stakeholders to advance 🇪🇺 🇸🇦 cooperation.31 Oct 2025 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4i7daehbk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3m46rrc2tcs2jA pleasure to be in Malta to address the 2nd Euro-GCC Trade&Investment Forum and to have a very productive and friendly exchange with @DeputyPMIanBorg on successfully advancing key files in the ambitious EU-GCC strategic agenda.27 Oct 2025 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3m46rrc2tcs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3m3fkh6x2ac2eExcellent discussion at #MedDialogues25 with Manal Radwan, Majed al Ansari and Yussif Al Bulushi on the key role of #GCC countries in Middle East regional security, and the value of the strategic partnership with the #EU. Thanks to #Farnesina and #Ispi, and Elli Geranmayeh.17 Oct 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3fkh6x2ac2e