BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – During his visit to Berlin, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing economic cooperation, and fostering development, alongside reviewing regional and international issues related to diplomacy, peace, and global security. This meeting was part of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
The two officials explored strategies to deepen the UAE-Germany strategic alliance across diverse sectors. Prominently featured in their dialogue were economic ties and collaborative development efforts. Additionally, they shared perspectives on international issues and diplomatic initiatives to resolve crises. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the longstanding relationship and extensive cooperation between the two nations in political and economic domains.
This Berlin meeting coincided with an expansion of formal ties between the UAE and Germany. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where both leaders announced the launch of a Strategic Dialogue covering security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, and technology sectors. The dialogue also encompasses digital transformation, transportation, environmental collaboration, as well as cultural and educational exchanges, thereby broadening the scope of ongoing governmental engagement.
Economic Foundations Strengthen Strategic Partnership
The governments also endorsed plans to establish a German-UAE Investment Council, aiming to foster greater connections between public institutions and private sector entities in both countries. Officials welcomed the re-establishment 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 detailed in the joint government statement.
Discussions on economic cooperation extended into energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure, with the joint declaration highlighting partnerships in LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. It also referenced plans to develop advanced data centers with an approximate capacity of one gigawatt. Both nations identified emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, alongside investment and industrial collaboration, as key areas for bilateral development.
Focus on Diplomacy and Regional Stability
Regional and global developments also featured in the exchange between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul, who addressed efforts to promote peace, stability, and security worldwide. Their talks included diplomatic approaches to crisis resolution, with the German government having highlighted Middle East peace and stability as priorities during Sheikh Mohamed’s visit. These discussions formed part of the broader diplomatic agenda in Berlin.
UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh attended the ministers’ meeting, which integrated foreign policy strategies with economic and developmental goals discussed during the state visit. The recent talks built upon earlier UAE-Germany consultations held in Berlin in 2026. They introduced new institutional mechanisms into the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004, maintaining economic cooperation, investment, and diplomatic relations as core elements of the alliance.