Brussels:The second summit between the speakers of Gulf legislative councils and the European Parliament commenced today, with Saudi Arabia represented by Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
According to Saudi Press Agency, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola welcomed the Gulf leaders and emphasized the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. She noted that inter-parliamentary engagement plays a crucial role in enhancing bilateral dialogue, aligning viewpoints, and expanding institutional cooperation on shared priorities.
The summit aimed to explore ways to advance Gulf-European parliamentary relations, establish regular dialogue frameworks, and facilitate the exchange of legislative expertise. Discussions also revolved around coordinating parliamentary diplomacy to address pressing regional and global issues, supporting sustainable development, mutual prosperity, and shared strategic interests.