Press Release: Catherine Ashton to co-chair EU-Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting in Manama, Bahrain

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, co-chaired the EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting on 30 June 2013 in Manama, Bahrain.

During this 23rd session, Ministers will review the state of play of the EU-GCC relationship. Their discussions will focus on the strategic importance of strengthening ties between the EU and Gulf countries.