The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU) met in Brussels to discuss a potential visa waiver for GCC citizens traveling to the Schengen zone. This development comes as part of broader talks aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two regions.
Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC, and Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf region, led the discussions. The agenda encompassed not only the visa waiver issue, but also explored avenues for enhanced cooperation between the GCC and the EU on various fronts. Both sides acknowledged the importance of working together to address current challenges.