BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – On Thursday in Berlin, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The meeting centered on expanding cooperation between the UAE and Germany in economic and developmental areas. They also addressed regional and international issues, diplomacy, peace, and global security. This encounter took place alongside President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
Both officials explored opportunities to deepen the strategic alliance and enhance collaboration across multiple sectors. Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the robustness and resilience of UAE-Germany relations, emphasizing continuous progress in partnership. He underscored their shared goal to build on past successes and promote sustainable economic growth. Wadephul and Sheikh Abdullah shared perspectives on common interests and diplomatic solutions to ongoing crises.
The state visit added a new dimension to their bilateral relationship. Germany’s Federal Government described it as the first state visit to Germany by a UAE president. Sheikh Mohamed met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and together they announced the launch of a new Strategic Dialogue. This forum encompasses areas such as security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate change, technology, digitalization, transportation, environment, culture, and education.
Expansion of bilateral cooperation through strategic dialogue
Both governments also supported the creation of a German-UAE Investment Council aimed at boosting engagement between public and private sectors. They welcomed the revival of the Joint Economic Committee and the outcomes from a bilateral business forum. The visit resulted in 29 business agreements and memoranda worth over 9.356 billion euros, as stated in the joint declaration. Additionally, a UAE investment initiative totaling 40 billion euros in Germany was announced.
Economic collaboration further includes energy, advanced technology, and digital infrastructure. The joint declaration detailed ongoing and upcoming projects involving LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. It also mentioned plans to develop data centers with approximately one gigawatt of capacity. Artificial intelligence and emerging technological fields are also part of their comprehensive cooperation agenda.
Diplomatic and regional stability discussions between foreign ministers
During their Berlin talks, the foreign ministers examined regional and global developments. They emphasized the importance of international efforts to foster lasting peace and stability, and to safeguard international security. Diplomacy’s role in crisis resolution was a key theme, echoing topics raised during the state visit. The German government had also identified Middle East peace and stability as priority subjects for the leaders’ discussions.
Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, was present at the meeting between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul. Their dialogue integrated foreign policy, economic cooperation, and development within the bilateral framework. The state visit linked these discussions with formal mechanisms for investment, strategic dialogue, and sector-specific collaboration. The Berlin meetings represent the latest milestone in the UAE-Germany Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2004.