GCC-EU cooperation focuses on stronger food, energy and supply chain resilience. This assembly gathered ministers and senior officials from the MED9 group, the Arab League, Western Balkan nations, Ukraine, the European Union, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the United Nations. The event was hosted by Italy and Croatia, with Croatia acting as the current president of MED9. The participants discussed pressures on food, fertiliser, and agricultural trade, as well as disruptions around key maritime choke points such as the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea, and the Black Sea. Albudaiwi stated that GCC countries are actively working to bolster supply chain resilience through investments in pipelines, ports, rail infrastructure, roads, and strategic storage facilities. He also called for synchronized efforts to mitigate risks affecting shipping and maritime insurance. He underscored that during disruptions, urgent focus should be given to food, fertiliser, and fuel cargoes. Additionally, the GCC leader reaffirmed the bloc’s dedication to maintaining export levels within the security parameters in place. Focus Expands to Supply Routes and Food Security The Rome Coalition’s meeting underscored the interconnectedness of maritime security, logistics, and the availability of vital agricultural inputs. Participants supported initiatives to keep trade routes open and predictable, while also easing transportation bottlenecks and diversifying supply channels. They advocated for increased regional production and storage capabilities. The discussions included cooperation among producers, transit, and importing nations, as well as investments in ports and transportation