ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has embarked on an official visit to Greece, arriving in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom Sheikh Khaled is anticipated to hold significant discussions. The trip emphasizes strengthening bilateral ties across key areas of mutual interest.
This year commemorates fifty years of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over the decades, their relationship has evolved from traditional diplomatic engagement into a comprehensive strategic alliance. Today, it encompasses sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging fields like artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure are now focal points for collaboration between the two nations.
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a substantial official delegation. Among its members is Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces. Also present is Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman 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 Healthcare
UAE officials participating in the visit include Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, joins the group, along with Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. Sheikh Khaled is also 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.
The delegation also features Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince. Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court, is present as well. Additionally, Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, is participating in the official visit to Athens.
Business Forum Promotes New Economic Collaboration Between UAE and Greece
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is scheduled concurrently with the official state visit. This event aims to bolster economic and investment ties between the two nations, bringing together government representatives and business leaders to identify new partnership opportunities. Priority sectors include food security, logistics, supply chain management, and investments aimed at enhancing competitiveness and advancing sustainable growth.
The visit to Athens continues the ongoing dialogue between the UAE and Greece’s leadership. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Prime Minister Mitsotakis for high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions covered a broad range of topics, including the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges. The two leaders have also maintained communication through several phone conversations earlier this year, underscoring the strength of their bilateral relationship.