Now it's official: the European Council appointed Luigi di Maio as EU Special Representative for the Gulf region. This is a debut of the role, which has been activated precisely with the former Italian deputy prime minister. Di Maio's tasks will be to further develop a stronger, comprehensive and more strategic EU partnership with the countries of the Gulf region, supporting High Representative Josep Borrell in the implementation of EU foreign and security policy aspects. "I am honored to have been appointed by the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, and the EU member states as the first EU Special Representative for the Gulf region," the former 5-Star Movement member commented on Twitter, "It is a great responsibility".
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