The EU Special Representative to the Gulf will play a key role in EU-GCC relationship

Mace | 21st November 2022 | Brussels, Comment, International
Luigi Di Maio speaking at the Conference on the Future of Europe.

© European Union 2021 - Source : EP
Luigi Di Maio speaking at the Conference on the Future of Europe. © European Union 2021 - Source : EP

Luigi Di Maio's candidacy irks key countries across the EU and the Gulf

In late September the EU’s High Representative, Josep Borrell met with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), where he reiterated that the EU will appoint a Special Representative to the Gulf region. The filling of the position was expected by the end of the year and Borrell is close to a decision on the candidate selection. Borrell, had previously announced the appointment of a special envoy in February. He highlighted at the time that Europe was the first investor and second trade partner with the Gulf. The EU Special Representatives promote the EU's policies and interests in specific regions and countries and play an active role in efforts to consolidate peace, stability and the rule of law. With this in mind, the representative to the Gulf will play an important role in the development of a stronger and more effective EU Foreign and Security Policy and in the Union's efforts to become a more effective, more coherent and more capable actor on the world stage. The selected candidate wi...

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