The EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are intensifying their relationship, particularly in energy cooperation, following events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the war in Gaza. EU's special representative for the Gulf region, Luigi di Maio, discussed the potential for a comprehensive trade agreement post-EU-GCC summit in Brussels. The summit emphasized finalizing negotiations positively and expanding cooperation on trade, investments, and energy. A new energy cooperation MoU is in the works between the EU and Saudi Arabia, focusing on renewables, hydrogen, and technology. Both regions are keen on aligning their energy strategies, with the EU eyeing hydrogen production goals and importing from Gulf countries. This partnership also aims to bolster climate cooperation, with plans for future meetings and summits to enhance sustainability efforts. The EU-GCC collaboration extends to strategic goals of peace, prosperity, and climate policy, emphasizing a cooperative approach rather than pushing climate agendas. The partnership also seeks to address regional insecurity, with discussions on working together towards peace and stability amidst regional tensions.