European Union Delegation Celebrates Europe Day In Riyadh

5/11/2023 1:25:57 AM

(MENAFN- Asdaf News) The European Union Ambassador Patrick Simonnet inaugurated the ceremony at The Cultural Palace, diplomatic Quarter here, on Tuesday.

The ceremony was attended by the guest of honour Waleed Al Khereiji, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs. Jasem AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Abdul Majed Al Samari, Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs, and Deemah Al Yahya, Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organisation. Also, Ambassadors, members of Shoura Council and honorable and distinguished guests.

In his welcome speech, Ambassador Simonnet said:“Every year, we celebrate our longest period of peace and stability in Europe's written history as well as our commitment to build a stronger and safer world within and beyond our borders. And we have never stopped being this global and reliable actor for peace, providing more than half of the world's official development assistance and supporting conflict resolution efforts or political process in the Middle East and beyond, often working hand in hand with our partners in the Gulf.”

Ambassador Simonnet also expressed his pleasure that in addition to celebrating Europe Day today, Europe is also honouring the strong and strategic alliance with the GCC and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“We shouldn't be afraid of the enormous problems that the new world that brings. Significant political, economic, ecological, scientific, and cultural resources exist between Europe and Saudi Arabia. Our social and economic structures reflect our creativity and power. We both adhere to the fundamental laws and standards of the system of nations to which we both belong. Working together as neighbours, partners, and friends will help us both prosper”. Ambassador Simonnet concluded

Ambassador Simonnet tweeted on the celebration of Europe Day and thanked the guest of honour Waleed AlKhereiji and all honorable and distinguished guests.

9 May commemorates the signing of the Schuman declaration, which marks the beginning of the European project. On 9 May 1950, six countries, former enemies, agreed to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe that is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union to pool the production of coal and steel –what cannons are made of – in order to make another war materially impossible. Since then, the 6 have become 27 and turned into an ever-closer political and economic bloc.

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