BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – During his visit to Berlin from September 9 to 11, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also UAE Deputy Prime Minister, held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Their talks emphasized strengthening bilateral relations, fostering economic cooperation, and promoting development. Additionally, regional and international issues were reviewed, focusing on diplomacy, peace, and global security. This meeting coincided with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official state visit to Germany.
The conversation between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul explored strategies to reinforce the strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany across multiple sectors. Notably, discussions highlighted the significance of economic relations and development collaboration. The two ministers also shared perspectives on addressing international crises through diplomatic solutions. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the longstanding cooperation and strong ties connecting the two nations, spanning political and economic domains.
This Berlin meeting coincided with an expansion of the formal bilateral framework, including the UAE-Germany Strategic Dialogue announced by Sheikh Mohamed during his state visit. The dialogue encompasses key areas such as security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, and technology. It further broadens to include digitalization, transportation, cultural and educational exchanges, enhancing government engagement across numerous sectors.
Economic collaboration broadens through strategic initiatives
Both governments endorsed the creation of a German-UAE Investment Council as part of ongoing efforts to deepen connections between public institutions and private businesses in both countries. Officials welcomed the revival of the Joint Economic Committee and the outcomes of a bilateral business forum. The visit resulted in 29 business agreements and memoranda of understanding valued at over 9.356 billion euros, as stated in the joint government declaration.
Discussions on economic cooperation extended into sectors such as energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. The joint declaration outlined cooperation in LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency initiatives. It also mentioned plans for data centers with approximately one gigawatt capacity. The UAE and Germany identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as additional cooperation fields, alongside investment and industrial development.
Focus on diplomatic efforts and regional stability persists
The UAE Foreign Minister and German Foreign Minister also addressed regional and global developments during their meeting, emphasizing international efforts to promote peace, stability, and security. Discussions included diplomatic approaches to crisis resolution. The German government had also highlighted Middle East peace and stability as key topics during Sheikh Mohamed’s visit, situating the ministers’ talks within Berlin’s broader diplomatic agenda.
UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh participated in the discussion between the two foreign ministers. The talks linked foreign policy strategies with economic and developmental priorities highlighted during the state visit. They followed earlier UAE-Germany consultations held in Berlin in 2026. These latest meetings added new institutional mechanisms to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004, maintaining economic cooperation, investment, and diplomatic engagement as core elements of their relationship.