The channel noted, “The Amir of Qatar opened the summit with a speech in which he emphasized the promising future of Gulf-European cooperation and commended the European Union’s role in promoting international peace and security.”
China’s CGTN TV featured a report by its correspondent highlighting key points from HH the Amir’s speech, stating that “The Amir of Qatar, as chair of the Gulf Cooperation Council at the Gulf-European summit, delivered significant remarks, stressing the importance of resolving the crises facing the region”.
France 24, in a report by its Brussels correspondent, described the summit as historic, marking the first meeting between European Union leaders and their Gulf counterparts since the establishment of relations in 1989.
The report noted that the Middle East conflict dominated the opening remarks, discussions, and deliberations. HH the Amir’s condemnation of Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, and attacks on UN peacekeeping forces was a central point of his speech, with a particular focus on urging European nations to recognize the Palestinian state, a crucial aspect of the discussions.
Several television channels, including Saudi Al-Sharq TV, Turkiye’s TRT, and Saudi Al-Ikhbariya TV, broadcast HH the Amir’s speech as part of their coverage of the GCC-EU summit.
