The European Union and Qatar have initiated negotiations for a strategic partnership agreement (SPA) to enhance bilateral relations and regional cooperation, announced during a meeting in Doha between EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. This agreement builds on a 2022 EU framework and aims to promote regional peace, security, and prosperity. Kallas highlighted Qatar’s vital role, while EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica described the partnership as marking a “new era” in EU-Gulf relations. Both parties committed to exploring new avenues for collaboration on shared priorities.
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