Derasat Executive Director Meets EU Envoy to Discuss Stronger Gulf-Europe Collaboration

TDT | Manama

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The Executive Director of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat), Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, recently met with H.E. Mr. Luigi Di Maio, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Gulf Region, during the Gulf Research Center Meeting held at the University of Cambridge.

Their meeting focused on boosting cooperation between the Gulf and the European Union, particularly through closer partnerships between regional think tanks. Both sides agreed on the value of strengthening dialogue and collaboration to better support policymakers and respond to rapidly evolving global and regional issues.

Mr. Alahmed emphasized the importance of linking security with development and using strategic foresight tools to build a more resilient partnership. He highlighted how these efforts can create new opportunities for joint action and shared understanding.

Mr. Di Maio praised the role of Derasat in offering thoughtful analysis and research, noting its contribution to regional peace and stability. He also welcomed the idea of deeper collaboration between institutions as a step toward a more integrated Gulf-European relationship.