BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – In Berlin on Thursday, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The discussions centered on strengthening economic and developmental collaboration between the two nations. Additionally, regional and global issues, diplomacy, peace efforts, and international security were key topics. This meeting coincided with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
The two officials explored avenues to deepen the strategic partnership and enhance cooperation in various sectors. Sheikh Abdullah characterized UAE-Germany relations as robust and resilient, highlighting ongoing progress. He emphasized the mutual dedication to building on prior successes and fostering sustainable economic growth. Wadephul and Sheikh Abdullah shared perspectives on common issues and diplomatic strategies for crisis resolution.
This state visit added a new dimension to the bilateral relationship. Germany’s Federal Government described it as the first state visit to Germany by a UAE president. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and both leaders announced the launch of a new Strategic Dialogue. This framework encompasses security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, technology, digitalization, transportation, environment, culture, and education sectors.
Enhanced Strategic Dialogue Promotes Broader Cooperation
Furthermore, the two governments expressed support for establishing a German-UAE Investment Council to boost engagement between the public and private sectors. They welcomed the revival of the Joint Economic Committee and the outcomes from a bilateral business forum. According to the joint declaration, the visit resulted in 29 business agreements and memoranda valued at over 9.356 billion euros. Additionally, a UAE investment package worth 40 billion euros in Germany was announced as part of the broader deal.
Economic collaboration extends into energy, advanced technology, and digital infrastructure. The joint declaration highlighted ongoing and future projects related to LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. It also detailed plans for cutting-edge data centers with approximately one gigawatt of capacity. Both nations also identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as key areas of their expanded cooperation.
Foreign Ministers Emphasize Diplomacy and Regional Stability
During their Berlin discussions, the foreign ministers also evaluated regional and international developments. They stressed the importance of global efforts to promote lasting peace and stability, as well as safeguard international security. The dialogue touched on diplomatic solutions to crises, echoing themes from the state visit. The German government had also listed Middle East peace and stability among the key topics for the leaders’ meetings.
Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, participated in the meeting between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul. Their talks integrated foreign policy, economic cooperation, and development within a comprehensive bilateral framework. The state visit linked these discussions with formal mechanisms for investment, strategic dialogue, and sector-specific collaboration. These meetings in Berlin represent the latest milestone in the UAE-Germany Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2004.