Gulf EU Alliance
Iran attacks strongly condemned
TDT | Manama
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A delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) reaffirmed strong support for Gulf states following visits to Riyadh and Manama on May 3 and 4, underscoring the growing importance of ties between the European Union and the Gulf region.
The seven-member delegation held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and Shura Council Vice Speaker Mishaal Al-Sulami. In Bahrain, the delegation held meetings with Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Shura Council Chairman Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, and Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam. The delegation also met Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassem Al Budaiwi.
During the visit, MEPs strongly condemned what they described as indiscriminate attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation Council states, stressing that stability in the region requires a comprehensive approach beyond any ceasefire. They said a lasting resolution must address Iran’s nuclear programme, as well as its ballistic missile and drone capabilities and its role in regional conflicts through proxy groups.
The delegation also highlighted the urgent need to ensure safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it vital for global energy security and trade.
In both capitals, MEPs reiterated the European Union’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Gulf countries. Key areas of cooperation include energy transition, digital transformation, transport connectivity, security, and clean technologies.
“This visit sends an unambiguous message: the European Union stands unreservedly in solidarity with the people of the Gulf,” said delegation head Reinhold Lopatka, adding that parliamentary diplomacy plays a crucial role in reinforcing ties during times of crisis.
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