NEW YORK: As the world watches intensifying efforts unfold to end the war in Gaza and discuss reconstruction of the war-ravaged enclave, the EU commissioner for the Mediterranean has underscored the pivotal role that Gulf Cooperation Council countries play in shaping the region’s future.
In a wide-ranging interview with Arab News on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Dubravka Suica emphasized that lasting peace in the Middle East requires inclusive partnerships, sustained financial support, and above all a genuine commitment from all regional and international stakeholders.
The EU’s approach to Palestinian recovery and Middle East peace is multifaceted, combining humanitarian aid, economic investment, diplomatic efforts and regional cooperation.
Central to this strategy is the indispensable role of Gulf states, whose geographic proximity and political influence are vital for sustainable progress.
Ahead of a critical ministerial-level meeting on the UN Relief and Works Agency — the largest UN agency serving Palestinians — Suica said sustainable peace and prosperity in the Middle East hinge on active involvement from the Gulf states.
