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 agenda encompassed strengthening bilateral relations, promoting economic collaboration, and fostering development initiatives. They also examined regional and global issues, emphasizing diplomacy, peace, and security on the international stage. This meeting occurred within the context of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
Both Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul explored strategies to reinforce the strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany across multiple sectors. Economic cooperation and development were key topics during their exchanges. Additionally, the ministers shared perspectives on global issues and diplomatic efforts aimed at crisis resolution. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the strong ties between the two nations and their history of collaboration in political and economic domains.
The Berlin discussions coincided with an expansion of the formal framework governing UAE-Germany relations. During the state visit, Sheikh Mohamed also met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The two leaders announced the launch of a Strategic Dialogue, which will address security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, and technology sectors. The dialogue also aims to encompass digitalization, transportation, environmental cooperation, cultural exchanges, and education, thereby broadening the scope of ongoing government interactions.
Broader Economic Framework Strengthens Strategic Partnership
In addition, both governments endorsed the creation of a German-UAE Investment Council as part of their efforts to deepen connections between public entities and private sector firms in both countries. Officials expressed enthusiasm for the restart of the Joint Economic Committee and the outcomes of a bilateral business forum. The visit resulted in 29 commercial agreements and memoranda worth over 9.356 billion euros, as detailed in the joint government declaration.
Economic negotiations covered energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure development. The official declaration highlighted cooperation in LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency initiatives. It also outlined plans for advanced data centers with an estimated capacity of around one gigawatt. Both nations identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as additional collaborative priorities, alongside ongoing investment and industrial projects.
Security and Regional Stability Discussed Alongside Diplomatic Efforts
Regional and international developments were also on the agenda as Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul engaged in dialogue. Their talks included efforts to promote peace, stability, and security globally. Emphasis was placed on diplomacy 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 larger diplomatic framework in Berlin.
The meeting between the two foreign ministers was attended by UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh. These discussions linked foreign policy priorities with the economic and developmental issues addressed during the state visit. They built on earlier UAE-Germany consultations in Berlin in 2026. The most recent engagements introduced new institutional mechanisms to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004, emphasizing the importance of economic cooperation, investment, and diplomatic relations as core elements of their alliance.