GCC Official: Exporting the 'Iranian revolution' to other countries is rejected

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Brussels

Brussels – Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said there is a determination to expand bilateral relations between European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Speaking at the European Union-Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Jubeir said that it is important to strengthen bilateral political, economic, cultural and social cooperation and relations between EU and GCC.
Following the meeting, Jubeir held a joint press conference with EU High Representative Federica Mogherini during which he said that Bashar al-Assad did not honor the Russian promises regarding Syria. He added that there’s hope for a solution for the Syrian crisis, but “Syria will be judged on what actually happens on the ground.”
The minister stressed that the humanitarian situation in Yemen concerns all parties and they are working closely with the U.N. envoy to follow up on the situation and devise solutions.
Whereas Mogherini said that EU and GCC have a mutual interest to work together closely on countering terrorism.
“We decided to do so more and more in the coming months and years. We will continue to work together to fight ISIS, other terrorist movements. But also we will work together to prevent radicalization and find ways to be effective in our fight against terrorism,” she said.
The ministerial meeting discussed the importance of increased cooperation to fight terrorism.
Head of Mission for the Gulf Cooperation Council to the European Union Amal al-Hamad said that the attendees exchanged common concerns regarding situations in Yemen, Iran, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and the Middle East Peace Process.
She added that exporting the Iranian revolution to other countries is rejected especially in the Gulf countries where there is no sectarianism.Secretary General of GCC Abdul Latif al-Zayani said during his speech that EU is one of the most important partners of GCC. He said that the trade exchange between GCC and EU reached 155 billion Euros in 2015.
Zayani added that the partnership between EU and GCC is conducted on several basis and includes negotiations and coordination to ensure stability and enhance security in the region.

Italian MEP invites dignitaries, Iranians to join Maryam Rajavi in ‘free Iran’ Gathering

Italian MEP, Patrizia Toia

Patrizia Toia, a Member of the European Parliament from Italy, has voiced support for the campaign by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi , President-elect of the Iranian Resistance, to achieve a free and democratic Iran.
Ms. Patrizia Toia : Hello, my name is Patrizia Toia, member of European Parliament from Italy. I would like to use this opportunity to express my solidarity with the people of Iran who are living under a religious dictatorship. I am particularly concerned about women in Iran and about the limitations they have to tolerate.
People of Iran deserve to have a democratic leader. I have a lot of sympathy for the leader of the Iranian Resistance, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, whom I have met several times in Brussels. She was at the European Parliament last March...
Her leadership as a Muslim woman brings hope for a free Iran.
I am also one of the signatories of the statement of 270 members of European Parliament on human rights in Iran which was issued recently. This statement signed by so many of my colleagues gives a strong message to the people of Iran that we in Europe care about democracy in Iran and we continue to support initiatives for a free Iran. That is why I encourage everyone to join the event in Paris of 9th of July. I hope your rally would be a great success. Good luck.