EU Special Representative for the Gulf regionhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3muz7b6b6w22xHonoured to speak at the #HiliForum in Abu Dhabi to emphasize the key role of the EU strategic partnership w/GCC&its countries to advance diplomacy as well as shared economic&security resilience. My sincere thanks to HE @Alnuaimi_Dr, @TheECSSR & @AGDAUAE for their leadership.08 Sep 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz7b6b6w22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mux6chqack2vMy great thanks to H.E. José Manuel Albares @jmalbares, Foreign Minister of 🇪🇸, for the warm welcome in Madrid and the excellent exchange on key security developments in the Gulf and top priorities in the EU-GCC strategic partnership in the coming months.07 Sep 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mux6chqack2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3msj2ddc3zs25https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/saudi-arabia-yemen-statement-spokesperson-latest-houthi-attacks_en?channel=eeas_press_alerts&date=2026-08-07&newsid=0&langid=en&source=mail07 Aug 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj2ddc3zs25https://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mrsfoge4fs2zGrazie al Presidente #Giulio_Tremonti e alla #commissioneaffariesteri della #camera per lo stimolante dibattito sulla situazione nel #Golfo e sul ruolo della #UE. Difesa della libertà di navigazione e stabilizzazione della regione sono interesse comune dell'Europa e del #GCC.29 Jul 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsfoge4fs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mramddgvm22fAn honour to attend the Opening Ceremony of the #GRM2026 at the University of Cambridge and the roundtable on regional security organized by the @Gulf_Research Center under the tireless leadership of Dr. @AbdulazizOSager whom I thank warmly and wish swift recovery & good health.22 Jul 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mramddgvm22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mr5w6tjpb22zA key milestone in the strategic partnership between the EU & Oman with the signing today by HRVP @kajakallas & FM @badralbusaidi of the Establishment Agreement for the EU Delegation in Muscat. This will open opportunities for a strong& effective cooperation between EU and Oman.21 Jul 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5w6tjpb22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mqotkjhhkc2sAn insightful meeting today in Paris with Jean-Noël Barrot @jnbarrot.bsky.social, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. We discussed the situation in the Gulf, particularly the escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and explored ways to strengthen Euro-Gulf relations.15 Jul 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqotkjhhkc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mqknwfqeas2hCo-chairs Statement by the High Representative and the Kingdom of Bahrain as Presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council on the Strait of Hormuz and Freedom of Navigation | EEAS https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/co-chairs-statement-high-representative-and-kingdom-bahrain-presidency-gulf-cooperation-council_en13 Jul 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqknwfqeas2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mqkcmitlgk2uWe just concluded in Brussels the 3rd EU-GCC High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation. This was an occasion to reaffirm EU solidarity to our Gulf partners and commitment to freedom of navigation and diplomacy.13 Jul 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkcmitlgk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mqh5qo56oc2gI learned today with great sorrow the passing of H.H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Amir of Qatar. I present my deepest condolences to the Qatari government and people for this loss. He will be remembered as the architect of Qatar's prosperity and global standing.12 Jul 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqh5qo56oc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mpivcpzpuc26Grateful to H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, 🇶🇦Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs @MBA_AlThani_ for an excellent discussion on diplomatic efforts in implementing the US-IR MoU, securing freedom of navigation in the Hormuz & a lasting regional security.30 Jun 2026 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpivcpzpuc26https://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mpbpenkhfc2zA great pleasure to address @DubrovnikForum on how the freedom of navigation crisis in Hormuz is impacting the EU-Gulf thinking&cooperation on strategic economic corridors & security of supply chains. Warm thanks & congrats to H.E. @grlicradman🇭🇷Minister of Foreign Affairs.27 Jun 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbpenkhfc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eusrgulf.bsky.social/post/3mokl6ng52s2eReally honoured to have joined @ecfr as member and have excellent exchanges in Vienna #ACM2026 on the need for the EU and our GCC strategic partners to join forces in support of the implementation of the US-Iran MoU and of a comprehensive solution for a lasting regional security.18 Jun 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:ilfy43akkarvo4md2ideeqca/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokl6ng52s2ehttps://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/3mgcwmxf54c2i