BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – During a visit to Berlin, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The dialogue focused on enhancing bilateral relations, fostering economic partnership, and promoting development initiatives. Additionally, they examined regional and international issues, emphasizing diplomacy, peace, and international security concerns. This meeting occurred in the context of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
The two officials explored avenues to reinforce the strategic alliance between the UAE and Germany across multiple sectors, with significant emphasis placed on economic ties and development cooperation. They also exchanged perspectives on global issues and diplomatic efforts aimed at crisis resolution. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the strong relationship between the two nations and their history of collaboration in political and economic domains.
The Berlin discussions coincided with the expansion of formal frameworks governing the UAE-Germany relationship, as Sheikh Mohamed met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the state visit. Together, they announced a Strategic Dialogue that will encompass areas such as security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, technology, digitalization, transportation, environmental initiatives, culture, and education, thus broadening the scope of ongoing government-level cooperation.
Strategic alliance broadens economic cooperation
Both governments expressed support for establishing a German-UAE Investment Council, an initiative designed to deepen collaboration between public agencies and private sector entities in both countries. They also welcomed the revival of the Joint Economic Committee and acknowledged the outcomes of a bilateral business forum. According to the joint government declaration, the visit resulted in 29 business agreements and memoranda of understanding valued at over 9.356 billion euros.
Economic discussions extended beyond traditional sectors, encompassing energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure, with the joint declaration emphasizing cooperation in LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. It also outlined plans for advanced data centers with a capacity of approximately one gigawatt. Both nations identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as additional domains for bilateral cooperation, alongside investment and industrial development.
Focus on diplomacy and regional stability persists
The meeting between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul also covered regional and global developments, including international initiatives aimed at promoting peace, stability, and security. Discussions emphasized diplomatic approaches and the peaceful resolution of crises. The German government had previously highlighted Middle East peace and stability as key topics during Sheikh Mohamed’s visit, situating the foreign ministers’ discussions within the broader diplomatic agenda in Berlin.
UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh participated in the meeting, which connected foreign policy considerations with economic and developmental priorities discussed during the state visit. The talks built upon earlier UAE-Germany consultations held in Berlin in 2026, adding new institutional mechanisms to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004, while maintaining economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and diplomatic engagement as core components of the relationship.