The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar hosted a diplomatic reception on Wednesday, 7 May, at W Doha to mark Europe Day 2025, commemorating the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for the European Union. 

The event gathered members of the diplomatic corps and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the presence of H.E. Minister of Transport, Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulla Al Thani, along with key partners from the government of the State of Qatar. The celebration highlighted the values the European Union stands for, peace, partnership, and unity in diversity, while reinforcing the strength of EU-Qatar relations.

H.E. Dr. Cristian Tudor, Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar, stated: “Europe Day is more than a celebration of history; it is a living reminder of our shared commitment to dialogue, peace, and cooperation. As the world becomes more fragmented, the European Union remains a reliable and principled partner, investing in long-term solutions with our friends across the globe, including here in Qatar.

Europe Day 2025 also reflects the EU’s continued engagement in addressing global challenges, especially in a volatile environment as the one we are currently navigating, including on peace building, regional stability, economic resilience and of course climate change. This year, we are working on the tangible outcomes of the deliverables agreed during the first EU-GCC Summit, in October 2024, in Brussels under the Qatari chairmanship of the Gulf Cooperation Council”.