BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Thursday. The conversations centered on strengthening UAE-Germany partnership in economic and developmental areas. Regional and international issues, diplomacy, peace, and global security were also key topics. This meeting took place alongside President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
Both officials explored avenues to broaden the strategic alliance and deepen collaboration across multiple sectors. Sheikh Abdullah characterized the relations between UAE and Germany as robust and enduring, emphasizing ongoing cooperation. He highlighted a mutual dedication to building on previous successes and fostering sustainable economic growth. Wadephul and Sheikh Abdullah shared perspectives on mutual interests and diplomatic solutions to crises.
The broader state visit added significant depth to the bilateral ties. Germany’s Federal Government described it as the first state visit by a UAE president to Germany. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and both leaders launched a new Strategic Dialogue. This platform encompasses security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, technology, digitalization, transportation, environment, culture, and education sectors.
Expansion of strategic dialogue enhances bilateral ties
The governments of UAE and Germany endorsed initiatives for a German-UAE Investment Council aimed at boosting engagement between the public and private sectors. They welcomed the revival of the Joint Economic Committee and positive outcomes from a bilateral business forum. The visit resulted in 29 business agreements and memoranda worth over 9.356 billion euros, according to the joint declaration. Additionally, a UAE investment initiative totaling 40 billion euros in Germany was announced.
Economic collaboration spans energy, cutting-edge technology, and digital infrastructure. The joint declaration underlined ongoing and upcoming projects involving LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. It also referenced plans for advanced data centers with approximately one gigawatt of capacity. Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies feature prominently in their broader cooperation agenda.
Diplomacy and stability discussed by foreign ministers
The foreign ministers reviewed regional and global developments during their Berlin discussions. They emphasized enhanced international efforts to promote lasting peace, stability, and security. The talks also addressed diplomatic strategies to resolve crises, echoing themes from the state visit. The German government had earlier highlighted Middle East peace and stability as priorities for the leaders’ meetings.
Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, attended the meeting between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul. Their dialogue linked foreign policy, economic cooperation, and development initiatives within a comprehensive bilateral framework. The state visit further integrated these discussions with formal mechanisms for investment, strategic dialogue, and sector-specific collaborations. The Berlin meetings represent the latest milestone in the UAE-Germany Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has been ongoing since 2004.