ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has commenced an official visit to Greece upon arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The visit is by invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom Sheikh Khaled is scheduled to engage in significant discussions. The trip emphasizes broadening cooperation between the two nations in key areas of mutual interest.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over time, their relationship has evolved from traditional diplomatic exchanges into a comprehensive strategic partnership. Currently, it encompasses sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging areas like artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure are increasingly becoming part of their collaborative efforts.
A substantial official delegation accompanies the Crown Prince. 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, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. Additionally, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, is part of the delegation.
Delegates Cover Trade, Investment, Culture, and Healthcare
The delegation includes UAE ministers such as Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Also present are Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. Sheikh Khaled is accompanied 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.
Further members include Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, as well as Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court. Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, is also part of the official party in Athens.
Trade and Investment Summit Highlights New UAE-Greece Collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is taking place concurrently with the official visit. The event aims to boost economic and investment collaboration between the two countries, gathering government officials and business leaders to identify new partnership opportunities. Focus sectors include food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments that promote competitiveness and sustainable development.
This Athens visit continues the close engagement between the leaders of both nations. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Mitsotakis for high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions covered topics such as the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. The two heads of state have also maintained regular contact through phone calls throughout this year.