The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, will be in Saudi Arabia on 7-8 January. 

During his visit, HR/VP Borrell will meet with high-level interlocutors including Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.

The mission follows his trip to Lebanon and is part of HR/VP Borrell’s engagement with regional partners to advance diplomatic efforts with a view to creating the conditions to reach a just and lasting peace between Israel, Palestine and in the region.

The trip will be an occasion to discuss all aspects of the situation in and around Gaza, including its impact on the region. He will also address the worrying escalation in the Red Sea.

HR/VP Borrell will also have the opportunity to discuss with Saudi interlocutors the bilateral cooperation and regional priorities in the framework of the EU’s partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Press engagements throughout the visit will be broadcasted on EbS. Audiovisual coverage of the mission will be available on EbS and remarks of the press points, if any, will be published on the EEAS website.  Follow also @JosepBorrellF and @eu_eeas for further information and updates.