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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
EU agrees to start talks with Gulf nations on strategic ties
Brussels: European Union (EU) member states approved the launch of negotiations with six Gulf countries as the bloc seeks to broaden its international partnerships, Bloomberg reported. European affairs ministers gave the green light to the opening of talks aimed at concluding bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreements with Gulf Cooperation Council countries, during a meeting in Brussels on Friday. Negotiations are expected to begin as soon as possible and to address a broad spectrum of issues, including security and energy, as the EU is stepping up efforts to diversify relationships. "Through the Strategic Partnership Agreements, we aim to take our cooperation to the next level," European Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica told Bloomberg.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
EU agrees to start talks with Gulf nations on strategic ties
European Union member states approved the launch of negotiations with six Gulf countries as the bloc seeks to broaden its international partnerships, Bloomberg reported. European affairs ministers gave the green light to the opening of talks aimed at concluding bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreements with Gulf Cooperation Council countries, during a meeting in Brussels on Friday. Negotiations are expected to begin as soon as possible and to address a broad spectrum of issues, including security and energy, as the EU is stepping up efforts to diversify relationships. 'Through the Strategic Partnership Agreements, we aim to take our cooperation to the next level,' European Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica told Bloomberg.
Morocco World
4 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
EU, Morocco Bolster Migration and Border Cooperation
Rabat — The European Commission and Morocco are in discussions to formalize a new partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration management and border control, European officials confirmed this week. The European Commission said it is working with Rabat to 'deepen' their bilateral relationship through an agreement modeled on existing deals with Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan. These agreements set out commitments on both sides, providing financial and technical support in exchange for stronger border management and cooperation on curbing irregular migration. At a press conference unveiling the EU 's Global Europe instrument, which seeks to double aid to North African countries in the next budget, Dubravka Suica, the EU Commissioner for Democracy and Demography, highlighted Morocco as a priority partner. 'We already have partnerships with many of them and are trying to strengthen them all. Currently, we are collaborating with Egypt, Tunisia, and Jordan. We are working on deepening our partnership with Morocco and will also begin working with Lebanon,' Suica said. In recent years, the EU signed memoranda of understanding with Tunisia and Egypt during a surge of migrant arrivals in the Central Mediterranean. These agreements form part of the EU's broader strategy to enhance regional stability while managing migration more effectively. According to EU sources cited by Europa Press, Brussels aims to reach a similar agreement with Morocco. However, they noted that talks are still at an early stage, and no specific timeline has been set for finalizing the deal. Against this backdrop, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita met in Brussels on Wednesday with Kaja Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Vice-President of the European Commission. During their high-level meeting, both sides reaffirmed the depth of the Morocco–EU strategic partnership, describing it as grounded in a shared vision of stability, prosperity, and co-development. They recalled progress in various areas of cooperation, including security, trade, energy transition, and addressing shared challenges such as terrorism, irregular migration, and climate change. Bourita and Kallas exchanged views on regional and international issues, particularly the situations in the Sahel, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. They also shared their views on the importance of close coordination to confront current geopolitical challenges in a spirit of shared responsibility and open dialogue. Tags: BouritaBrusselsEuropean Union and MoroccoMorocco EU cooperation
Arab News
4 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
EU pledges $46.4bn for MENA renewables, borders, and migration
JEDDAH: Renewable energy, border security, and migration pathways in the Middle East and North Africa will receive €42.5 billion ($46.4 billion) from the EU from 2028, it has been announced. This doubled financial commitment, under a new funding instrument, aims to enhance stability and cooperation in the region. Speaking during a press conference in Brussels on July 17, EU Commissioner for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Suica said the increased budget reflects the bloc's strategic shift toward deeper cooperation with countries in region. 'This is a strong financial toolbox, with which we will invest in stability, security and prosperity, through mutually beneficial partnerships with our Southern neighbors in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf,' she said, emphasizing that the Mediterranean is not only a region of challenges but also one of opportunities. Suica further noted that the EU will support partner countries in addressing the underlying causes of socio-economic fragility, which she said are central to political instability and radicalization. She added that the bloc will also confront the challenges of the green transition by investing in renewable energy projects, benefiting citizens on both sides of the Mediterranean. 'These increased funds will enable us to respond more effectively to an increasingly volatile geopolitical context right at our doorstep,' the commissioner said. She stressed that the stability and prosperity of the Mediterranean are directly linked to Europe's own. 'Their safety is our safety. Their success is our shared success. Their protection of borders is also ours.' Suica described the Multiannual Financial Framework as an instrument that will strengthen the union, both internally and internationally. 'This new framework enables us to better protect our interest on a global stage and protect our values and interests in an increasingly complex geopolitical context,' she concluded.
Arab News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi deputy FM meets European Commissioner in Brussels
BRUSSELS: Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica in Brussels on Tuesday. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in various fields and other topics of common interest, the Foreign Ministry said on X. Haifa Al-Jadea, head of the Kingdom's mission to the EU, was among the officials in attendance.
