ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has commenced an official visit to Greece, arriving in Athens. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis received him at Athens International Airport. Sheikh Khaled’s visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom he is anticipated to engage in significant discussions. The trip emphasizes deepening bilateral cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.
This year commemorates fifty years of diplomatic ties between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over time, their relationship has grown from traditional diplomatic engagement into a comprehensive strategic alliance. Currently, it encompasses sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Additionally, emerging fields like artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure are becoming new avenues for collaboration.
Accompanying the Crown Prince is a sizable official delegation. Among its members are Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chair of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, is also part of the entourage.
Delegation Includes Representatives from Trade, Culture, and Health Sectors
Among the UAE ministers participating are Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Also present is Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, along with Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. Sheikh Khaled is joined by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
Additional members of the delegation include Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, alongside Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court. The official party in Athens also features Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic.
Investment Forum in Athens Focuses on New UAE-Greece Collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens coincides with the official visit. The event aims to foster economic and investment ties between the two nations. It convenes government officials and business leaders to identify new partnership opportunities, with particular attention to sectors like food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments that promote competitiveness and sustainable growth.
This visit to Athens expands upon the strong relationship between the two countries’ leadership. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions covered a wide range of topics including the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. Furthermore, the two leaders have maintained several phone conversations throughout this year.