Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Envoy Lucie Berger highlights vast untapped potential in EU-UAE relations

Reading Time: 2 minutes

The European Union’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Lucie Berger, has expressed optimism about the untapped potential in the relationship between the EU and the UAE. In an interview with The National to mark Europe Day, Ms. Berger highlighted the vast opportunities for cooperation between the two entities and expressed her desire to achieve tangible results during her tenure.

Ms. Berger emphasized the importance of collaboration between the EU and the UAE, citing areas such as regional stability, climate change, sustainable energy, digitalization, humanitarian aid, and development. She also mentioned the EU’s strategic partnership with the Gulf and the potential for a comprehensive agreement that encompasses trade, climate, energy, AI, security, and political dialogue.

One of the key points of discussion was the EU-GCC free trade deal, which Ms. Berger mentioned was still under consideration. She expressed willingness to explore unblocking the deal at a regional level and modernizing the framework to align with the current economic landscape.

On the topic of Gaza, Ms. Berger praised the UAE’s role in delivering humanitarian aid to the region and expressed a desire to expand this partnership to other conflict zones. She also highlighted the EU’s commitment to providing aid to Lebanon and emphasized the importance of addressing frozen or low-intensity conflicts before they escalate into violence.

Climate change was another focal point of the discussion, with Ms. Berger highlighting the potential for collaboration between the EU and the UAE to deliver meaningful outcomes at international climate conferences. She expressed confidence in maintaining the momentum from COP28 and working towards impactful results at COP29.

Despite the challenges and intensity of her role, Ms. Berger remains passionate about her work and is committed to making a difference in promoting peace and regional stability. She emphasized the EU’s success as a peace project and highlighted the bloc’s efforts to address security challenges in the Red Sea region.

Overall, Ms. Berger’s vision for the EU-UAE relationship is one of collaboration, partnership, and mutual benefit. As she navigates the complexities of her role, she remains focused on achieving tangible results and building a stronger, more resilient relationship between the EU and the UAE.

Taylor Swifts New Album Release Health issues from using ACs Boston Marathon 2024 15 Practical Ways To Save Money