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 upon arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The visit was extended at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom Sheikh Khaled is scheduled to conduct important discussions. The mission aims to bolster bilateral cooperation in key shared areas.
This year commemorates fifty years of diplomatic ties between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over time, their relationship has evolved from basic diplomatic relations into a comprehensive strategic alliance. Current cooperation spans sectors such as the economy, investments, energy, and technology. Emerging fields like artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure are becoming focal points for joint efforts.
A significant official delegation accompanies the Crown Prince. Among its members is Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, is also part of the group. Additionally, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, has joined the trip.
Delegation’s Focus on Trade, Investment, Culture and Healthcare
Included among UAE ministers participating are Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court, are also present. 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.
The official party is further joined by 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 also attending. Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, completes the delegation in Athens.
Trade and Investment Forum Promotes New UAE-Greece Collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is convening alongside the official visit. The event aims to enhance economic and investment ties between the two nations. It unites government officials and business leaders to identify new partnership opportunities. Focus sectors include food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments aimed at boosting competitiveness and sustainability.
The visit to Athens expands on the strong rapport between the leaders of the two countries. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted 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. Throughout this year, the two leaders have also communicated multiple times via phone.