Di Maio a guest of 'Eastwest coffee' for a 'new protagonism of the EU in the Gulf'
Luigi Di Maio participated in 'Eastwest Coffee', discussing the EU's emerging role in the Gulf region alongside various public and private sector leaders.
Luigi Di Maio, the special representative of the EU for the Gulf, was a guest at the latest 'Eastwest Coffee' event, a platform for dialogue that fosters collaboration between political and business sectors. This event, organized by Eastwest, a think tank directed by Giuseppe Scognamiglio, aims to discuss various contemporary issues including geopolitics, finance, and institutions.
The discussion centered around the integration of public interests with private enterprise, highlighted by Scognamiglio’s metaphor involving the Neapolitan coffee pot, symbolizing tradition while bringing together diverse stakeholders. The event features various personalities from different sectors, aiming to deepen conversations on vital topics that affect the Gulf and the European Union's strategic positioning in that region.
Di Maio's presence emphasized the EU's intention to assert a more significant influence in the Gulf, reflecting on the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving substantial projects. The dialogue seeks to establish common ground between Europe and the Gulf, essential for leveraging mutual interests and addressing challenges in international relations, trade, and geopolitics.