EU–Gulf post-conflict relations discussed at Milan forum

A discussion is taking place in Milan within the framework of the MED Dialogues and the Doha Forum, focusing on the future of relations between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in a post-conflict context, according to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.

In a post on X, the ministry said participants are discussing political, strategic, and diplomatic challenges in the region, as well as prospects for cooperation in security, crisis management, energy, and trade, Caliber.Az reports.

مستشار رئيس مجلس الوزراء المتحدث الرسمي لوزارة الخارجية @majedalansari يشارك في جلسة ضمن مبادرة عن التعاون بين الاتحاد الأوروبي ومجلس التعاون بعد الحرب

ميلانو | 8 مايو 2026

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Particular attention is being paid to the impact of ongoing crises on Gulf countries.

The event is attended by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry representative, Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari and the EU Special Representative for the Gulf region, Luigi Di Maio.

Al-Ansari, in his remarks, said current regional and international crises are creating new threats to stability, while military and political pressure does not provide long-term solutions.

He stressed the importance of diplomacy, mediation, and collective efforts, saying that sustainable security can only be achieved through dialogue and coordination between countries.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov