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With Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman consistently

With Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman consistently

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Saudi Arabia

The EU’s partnership with Saudi Arabia is grounded in trust, dialogue, and shared ambition. 

Since the opening of the EU Delegation in Riyadh in 2004, the EU has built a broad network across Saudi government and society. The EU works closely with the Kingdom to promote peace and security, to deepen trade and investment, and to bring people closer together. Our dialogue is built on mutual understanding and respect.  

The EU supports Saudi Vision 2030 and accompanies the Kingdom on its ambitious transformation journey. The EU is already Saudi Arabia’s second-largest trading partner and its largest foreign investor, and we are keen to further expand this partnership. Strengthening connectivity, boosting economic diversification, and accelerating the green transition are shared priorities. 

Today, the EU-Saudi partnership is deeper than ever before. At a time of geopolitical crisis, the EU remains a consistent, committed and long-term partner for Saudi Arabia. 

Amid the Iranian attacks against Saudi Arabia, the EU stands in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia. This message has been conveyed at the highest levels, including during a meeting between H.E. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council with H.R.H. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and during visits by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Members of the European Parliament to Saudi Arabia.

Our partnership is about standing together both in good times and in times of crisis – it is a true strategic partnership.

Bahrain 

The EU and Bahrain share a strategic partnership shaped by a shared commitment to a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous future. The EU is not only Bahrain’s second-largest trading partner, but we also cooperate on advancing research and innovation, clean energy, and people-to-people connections that bring our societies closer together.

Following the Iranian attacks against Bahrain, the EU has conveyed its solidarity with the people of Bahrain through high-level visits by the EU Special Representative for the Gulf and Members of the European Parliament to the Kingdom. 

The importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as of upholding the principles of international law, is at core of our partnership. Bahrain plays an important role in the region and on global issues via its UNSC non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and by holding the rotating Presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The EU coordinates closely with Bahrain on matters of regional security and stability and beyond. 

In July 2026, the EU and Bahrain took an important step forward towards deepening the bilateral relations by launching negotiations towards an EU–Bahrain Strategic Partnership Agreement. This is a partnership designed not only for today, but for the future. In moments of crisis and beyond, the EU remains a consistent and long-term partner for Bahrain. We will continue to work together toward greater resilience, deeper cooperation, lasting peace, and shared prosperity.

Oman

The EU and Oman enjoy a truly strategic partnership. 

When Oman launched its Vision 2040, the EU and its Member States immediately saw its   transformative value. Today, the EU is one of Oman’s largest trading partners, and European companies are deepening their investment in Oman’s non-oil sector.

During the current crisis in the Gulf, the EU highly values Oman’s principled approach to International Law and its role in conflict prevention and international mediation. Regular high-level contacts reflect the continued engagement between the two sides: the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has met the Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs several times since the start of the crisis, and the EU Special Representative for the Gulf visited Oman immediately after the start of the Iranian attacks on the GCC countries.

In recognition of our expanding partnership, the EU and Oman signed an agreement to establish an EU Delegation in Muscat. This will take EU-Oman relations another step further. Both in good times and in moments of crisis, the EU remains a consistent, long-term partner for Oman.