The foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf and European Union (EU) countries have agreed to undertake joint diplomatic efforts to combat Iran and ensure long-term stability in the region.
According to “Elchi”, this was stated in the Joint Statement of the ministers following an emergency meeting held via video conference regarding recent events in the Middle East.
“The parties will direct their efforts towards ensuring that Iran refrains from activities that destabilize the region and Europe, thereby enabling the Iranian people to determine their own future,” the document stated.
The ministers strongly condemned Iran’s unjustified attacks on the territories of regional countries, stating that these pose a threat to the world economy and global security. Tehran was called upon to immediately cease the attacks. Furthermore, countries reserved their right to individual and collective self-defense against Iranian attacks, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
The statement noted that the parties have repeatedly called on Iran to restrict its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, refrain from actions that destabilize the region and Europe, and end violence against its own people.
The damage caused by Iran’s strikes on civilian infrastructure in Gulf countries, including oil facilities and residential areas, was also discussed. The parties emphasized their commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as a means of resolving the crisis.
The meeting was led by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and European Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica on behalf of Europe.