BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – During a visit to Berlin from September 9 to 11, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The focus of their talks was on strengthening bilateral relations, boosting economic cooperation, and fostering development. The meeting also involved an evaluation of regional and international issues, emphasizing diplomacy, peace, and security. It coincided with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul explored methods to reinforce the strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany across multiple sectors. Economic cooperation and developmental initiatives played a key role in their discussions. The ministers also exchanged perspectives on global issues and efforts to resolve crises through diplomatic means. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the strong relationship between the two nations and their history of collaboration in political and economic domains.
The Berlin meeting occurred amidst an expansion of the formal framework governing UAE-Germany relations. During the state visit, Sheikh Mohamed met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The two leaders announced a Strategic Dialogue that will encompass security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, and technology. The dialogue will also address digitalization, transportation, environmental collaboration, culture, and education, broadening the scope of ongoing government engagement.
Broader economic cooperation enhances the UAE-Germany strategic alliance
Both governments expressed support for establishing a German-UAE Investment Council. This initiative aims to strengthen connections between public institutions and private companies in both countries. Officials also welcomed the revival of the Joint Economic Committee and the outcomes of a bilateral business forum. According to the joint government declaration, the visit resulted in 29 business agreements and memoranda valued at over 9.356 billion euros.
Economic talks also covered areas such as energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. The joint declaration detailed cooperation in LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. It mentioned plans for advanced data centers with approximately one gigawatt of capacity. Germany and the UAE identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as additional sectors for bilateral collaboration, alongside investment and industrial development.
Regional stability and diplomatic efforts remain key discussion points
The meeting between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul also addressed regional and global issues. Their dialogue covered international efforts aimed at maintaining peace, stability, and security. Diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of crises were central topics. The German government had also identified Middle East peace and stability as priorities during Sheikh Mohamed’s visit, placing the foreign ministers’ discussions within the broader diplomatic agenda in Berlin.
UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh was present at the meeting between the two foreign ministers. The talks connected foreign policy priorities with the economic and development objectives discussed during the state visit. They built upon earlier UAE-Germany consultations held in Berlin in 2026. The recent meetings introduced new institutional mechanisms to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004, maintaining economic cooperation, investment, and diplomacy as core pillars of the relationship.