European Union opens new mission in Kuwait

The EU's diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said Sunday (July 14th) the bloc is increasing its engagement in the Middle East, as she opened a new mission in Kuwait City, AFP reported.

The office in Kuwait's tallest skyscraper is the third such EU mission in the Gulf, after Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

"This also sends a message to the whole region; the EU is increasing its presence and engagement in the Middle East," Mogherini said at the opening ceremony.

"What happens to the Gulf matters to Europe and what happens to Europe matters to the Gulf," she added.

The ceremony in al-Hamra Tower, which is also home to the French embassy, was attended by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Sabah.

The opening, decided several months ago, comes amid regional tensions because of Iran.

"In a moment of regional and global tensions, Kuwait is a voice of wisdom and force of peace and this is what made us natural partners," Mogherini said.

Kuwait has strong relations with Brussels and Washington and, unlike Saudi Arabia and the UAE, it maintains good ties with Tehran.

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