NATO deepens security cooperation with Gulf Countries through flagship projects
In Ankara, NATO and Gulf Allies officially launched a new set of Flagship Projects in areas of shared interest with…
EU leaders condemn Iranian attacks, stress diplomacy in talks with Middle East partners
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa held a video conference with Middle East…
EU Commission welcomes Council’s green light to start talks with GCC countries
The EU Commission and the EU High Representative welcome the Council's decision authorising them to enter into negotiations with each…
EU-ISS on evolving relations between the EU and the Gulf region: Calibrated engagement
The launch of bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the EU and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April…
4th EU-Qatar High-Level Political Dialogue held in Doha
The fourth High-Level Political Dialogue between the European Union and the State of Qatar took place in Doha on 3…
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Statement from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
Thanks to the leadership of President Joe Biden, a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.…
UNECE: Qatar joins the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF)
Qatar's pledge marks the first commitment since the launch of the Road to Morocco High-Level Pledging Forum during the ITF…
Monitoring Qatar: IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission
Qatar’s economic growth has normalized in 2023 following the World Cup-driven boom. Continued normalization is expected in the near term,…
Press remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell in Qatar
"In the past four days, I met counterparts from Israel and Palestine, went to Ramallah, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, I visited…
UN SG thanks Qatar for securing release of American hostages in Gaza
The Secretary-General renews his call for an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. He calls once again for unhindered…
MEPP: IPI’s Ministerial Event co-hosted by EU HRVP Borrell in New York
The High Representative/Vice President (HR/VP) Josep Borrell co-hosted the International Peace Institute’s (IPI) annual dinner with Qatari Prime Minister and…
France: Qatar – Bahrain – United Arab Emirates – Resumption of diplomatic relations
Paris, 19 April 2023 France welcomes the announcement that Qatar and Bahrain have resumed diplomatic...
5th UN Conference: EU Commissioner Urpilainen to reaffirm EU support to the least developed countries
Brussels, 6 February 2023 Tomorrow, 7 March, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, will be in...
Visa-Gate: EP rapporteur announces review of draft law on visa exemptions
Strasbourg, 12 December 2022 Erik Marquardt commented on the decision to send a draft law...
MEPs support EU visa freedom for citizens of Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Ecuador
Brussels, 1 December 2022 MEPs approved visa-free travel for up to 90 days for citizens...
Qatar and Europol sign arrangement to combat cross-border organised crime
The Hague, 5 October 2022 On 5 October 2022, the Ministry of Interior of the...
Next Strategic Concept: NATO engages with partners
Last updated: 02 Feb. 2022 15:56 French On 31 January 2022, NATO hosted a workshop...
Aviation: EU and Qatar sign landmark agreement
Luxembourg, 18 October 2021 The European Union and the State of Qatar today signed a...
The EU’s stakes and options in a changing Gulf region – Blog post by EU High-Representative Borrell
30/09/2021 – 18:59 From the blog 30/09/2021 – HR/VP Blog – Today, I started a...
Qatar: EU High Representative Borrell at press conference with Deputy PM Sheikh Al Thani
Brussels, 30/09/2021 Remarks Check against delivery! Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Foreign Affairs [of Qatar, Sheikh...
EU Council approves aviation agreements with Ukraine, Armenia, Tunisia and Qatar
28 June 2021, The Council today gave the go-ahead for the signing of three neighbourhood...