Saudi Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh took part in a high-level meeting of legislative leaders from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states in Brussels, as Gulf and European representatives continued efforts to strengthen parliamentary engagement.
The meeting brought together heads of shura, representative, national and ummah councils from GCC countries. It was held alongside the second summit between leaders of Gulf legislative councils and the president and members of the European Parliament.
Discussions focused on aligning positions on shared regional priorities, reviewing key items on the legislative agenda and identifying opportunities to expand dialogue and institutional cooperation between Gulf parliamentary bodies and the European Parliament.
The gathering provided a platform for representatives from GCC member states to coordinate their approaches on issues of common interest before engaging with their European counterparts. Such meetings also offer participating councils an opportunity to exchange perspectives and explore ways to maintain structured communication between legislative institutions.
Al Al-Sheikh’s participation represented Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the broader Gulf parliamentary coordination process. The meeting brought together senior legislative representatives at a time when the GCC and European institutions are seeking to sustain dialogue through established parliamentary channels.
According to the announcement, participants reviewed agenda priorities and discussed ways to improve coordination among Gulf legislative delegations. The talks also addressed prospects for widening cooperation with the European Parliament, with an emphasis on parliamentary dialogue and stronger institutional links.
The discussions formed part of a wider programme surrounding the second summit between the leadership of GCC legislative councils and senior representatives of the European Parliament. The summit format provides a setting for direct engagement between lawmakers and legislative leaders from the two regions.
The GCC comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Its member states use a range of parliamentary and consultative institutions, including shura councils and national assemblies, to carry out legislative, advisory and oversight functions according to their respective national systems.
Engagement with the European Parliament offers Gulf legislative representatives a channel to discuss common concerns, exchange institutional experience and consider areas for future cooperation. The Brussels meeting focused on coordination and dialogue, although the announcement did not specify individual policy proposals, formal agreements or concrete initiatives resulting from the discussions.
Further details about the meeting’s full agenda, the specific shared priorities examined and any follow-up measures were not provided in the announcement.
The participation of GCC legislative leaders in the Brussels discussions reflects an ongoing effort to maintain contact between Gulf and European parliamentary institutions. Continued coordination may help establish common ground on issues of mutual interest while providing a framework for further exchanges between representatives from both regions.
The meeting’s outcomes will depend on subsequent discussions and any practical steps agreed by the participating councils and their European counterparts. No additional implementation timetable or specific commitments were announced in the available statement.
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