Gulf legislative leaders hold second summit with European Parliament in Brussels

The second summit of Gulf legislative leaders with the President and members of the European Parliament was held today in Brussels, with Saudi Arabia represented by Shoura Council Chairman Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola welcomed the heads of legislative councils from the Gulf Cooperation Council at the start of the summit, highlighting the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between the European Union and Gulf states, and the role of parliamentary cooperation in supporting dialogue and deepening bilateral relations.

The summit discussed ways to enhance Gulf-European parliamentary relations and develop mechanisms for dialogue and joint cooperation, supporting the strategic partnership between both sides and contributing to broader cooperation and the exchange of parliamentary expertise.

Participants also explored prospects for cooperation on regional and international issues, the importance of coordinating parliamentary efforts to promote development and prosperity for both regions, and addressed several topics of mutual interest.

The Saudi delegation included Shoura Council Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Mutairi, council member Prince Dr. Saad Al Saud, Parliamentary Coordination and Gulf Foreign Relations Committee members Fadl Al-Buainain and Yahya Al-Matroodi, and Saudi Ambassador to the EU Haifa Al-Jedea.