Head of International Co-operation & Financing instruments at the European External Action Service, former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia/Gulf, Somalia & Yemen
EU stands in support of the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of
#Somalia
and stability of the Horn following the MoU between
#Ethiopia
and
#Somaliland
.
Somalia has done it again with the peaceful transfer of power from
@M_Farmaajo
to
@HassanSMohamud
President HSM always remained in Somalia, an elder committed to state building & peacebuilding & long-standing partner. Turning point for the Horn of Africa. Hambalyo!
Saddened by the death of the Professor Mohamed Abdi Mohammed “Gandhi” - leading member of Somali civil and key pillar of the Somali peace process since Eldoret in 2002. May his spirit live in these challenging times for
#Somalia
Four explosions heard in Riyadh and now patches of smoke can be seen over the diplomatic quarter. Likely patriot interceptions of ballistic missiles from Yemen
Signature with Acting Deputy Foreign Minister Jamal Alghanim of the Establishment Agreement between the EU & the Government of Kuwait paves the way for the opening of the EU Delegation to Kuwait and further deepening of relations with Kuwait and the region
I deplore the drone attacks against vital oil infrastructure in Abqaiq and Khurais and concerned on the risk for civilians and any action that undermines security and stability in the region.
Honoured to have one of the Arab world’s greatest
@abdulnasserghar
at the 1st event at new EU residence presenting the inspiring & multifaceted work of
@GharemStudio
on how art is building creative confidence in Saudi Arabia & unlocking the huge potential of talented Saudi youth
We are partnering closely the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia in supporting Sudan’s transition and the world, including the International Financial Institutions, will be showing tomorrow in Berlin our joint commitment to Sudan in its hour of need.
@GermanyinKSA
Sudan Partnership Conference happening tomorrow co-hosted by Sudan, EU, Germany and
@UN
to continue our support to the transition. History is in the making in Sudan. The message we send to the Sudanese people is clear: we will not fail you.
#AUEU
Significant engagement of
@edgarsrinkevics
with the Kingdom and real pleasure to discuss scope for enhancing further 🇪🇺 & 🇱🇻relations with 🇸🇦and a range of regional issues
In Amman
@FedericaMog
engages this afternoon with
@KingAbdullahII
and reiterates EU partnership and support to Jordan. Tomorrow key Summit hosted by the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques in Makkah with Jordan, Kuwait and UAE. Gulf eco cooperation with Jordan high on the agenda
Our colleague Cristian Tudor in Doha has been appointed by
@FedericaMog
as first EU resident Ambassador to Kuwait! Excellent choice and someone who will be immediately operational and at home in the Gulf region and raise the tempo of EU engagement.
Jeff Feltman flagging the risk that ‘Syria will look like child’s play by comparison to Ethiopia’ should be an eye opener. Tigray has ramifications for the entire region & EU will work closely with US and others (role of Gulf key) to stop the fighting
Always a real pleasure to engage with two knowledgeable and distinguished EU partners like with HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman and HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal leading the way in their respective fields with two of the Kingdom’s flagships
@saudispace
@KFCRIS
I wish Muslims throughout KSA, Bahrain & Oman
#Ramadan
Mubarak. This is a unique & special time for Muslims throughout the world & we are all celebrating together. My wish is that the values of
#Ramadan
bring us closer, as together we are stronger & can overcome many challenges.
Major reconciliation effort by Saudi Arabia under the auspices of
@KingSalman
with Ethiopian Prime Minister, Eritrean President, & Djibouti’s President gathering in Jeddah & driving tectonic shifts in Horn of Africa & political and economic partnerships previously unthinkable
Worth getting hold and listening the entire
@BBCNewsnight
interview of
@ValedeAlmeidaEU
- here’s only a nugget: realistic optimism where EU-UK relations stand as its cuts through superficial perceptions
"We cannot rewrite history... we now need to move on."
ICYMI: Five years on from the Brexit vote, EU Ambassador to the UK
@ValedeAlmeidaEU
says the EU and the UK need to move on in a "constructive spirit"
#Newsnight
Presentation of copies of credentials today in Kuwait by
@CristianTudor
consolidates further EU foot print in the Gulf & wish my good friend the very best مبروك
EU engagement at United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre Advisory Board meeting in Riyadh led by
@ValedeAlmeidaEU
. Significant Saudi efforts in support of the centre acknowledged by
@antonioguterres
Great to see all six GCC countries &
@GCCSG
engaged in Brussels at senior official level with
@Trade_EU
on one of the most important and long standing issues (FTA negotiations suspended from 2008) in our relations - the enhancement in EU-GCC trade
Belgium breaking new ground in the Kingdom - warm welcome to Riyadh to the new Belgium Ambassador Dominique Mineur who presented today copies of her letters of credence
Saudi Art and music in its broadest sense have been nurtured for several years by
@GharemStudio
and here we have amongst the leading Oud and Qanoon players warming up the evening at the EU residence in Riyadh
Happy 88th National day to the Kingdom, its leadership and people. It is great to be part of KSA national day fever with thousands of events taking place all over the Kingdom, from festivals to concerts
#SaudiNationalDay2018
اطيب التهاني للمملكة العربية السعودية قادة و شعبا