The European Commission announced the postponement of the second summit of the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting was originally scheduled for October 24, 2026 in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. In a statement published in Brussels on October 15, 2026, the specific reasons for postponing the event were not clarified. It was also not stated when the summit would be rescheduled or whether it would take place in the same location. It is expected that the parties will agree on new dates for the meeting in the near future. EU and GCC summits are considered an important element of dialogue between Europe and Gulf countries on issues of economic cooperation, energy security, and regional stability. The first such summit took place earlier and was intended to strengthen strategic partnership between the two blocs. The GCC comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. The organization brings together countries in the region to coordinate policy in the areas of economics, security, and foreign relations. Representatives of the European Commission emphasized that the postponement of the summit does not mean a suspension of the negotiation process between the EU and Gulf countries. It is expected that diplomatic contacts between the parties will continue at various levels before the meeting takes place. This development occurs against the backdrop of intensifying relations between the European Union and Gulf countries, including discussions on trade, investments, and energy cooperation amid a changing geopolitical landscape.