BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – In Berlin, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The conversations focused on strengthening bilateral relations, fostering economic collaboration, and developmental initiatives. Additionally, both officials examined regional and global issues, emphasizing diplomacy, peace efforts, and international security. This meeting coincided with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
During their exchange, Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul explored strategies to reinforce the strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany across various sectors. Economic cooperation and developmental projects played a significant role in the discussions. The ministers also shared perspectives on international challenges and diplomatic efforts to resolve crises. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the extensive relationship shared by the two nations and their successful cooperation in political and economic domains.
This meeting in Berlin took place amid efforts to expand the formal framework governing UAE-Germany relations. During the state visit, Sheikh Mohamed met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Both leaders announced the launch of a Strategic Dialogue that will encompass security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, and technology. The dialogue will also cover digitalization, transportation, environmental initiatives, culture, and education, broadening the scope of ongoing governmental engagement.
Broader economic scope for strategic alliance
Plans for establishing a German-UAE Investment Council received mutual backing from both governments. This initiative aims to deepen connections between public institutions and private sector entities in both countries. Officials also expressed support for the resumption of the Joint Economic Committee and the outcomes of a bilateral business forum. According to the joint government declaration, the visit led to 29 business accords and memoranda valued at over 9.356 billion euros.
Economic cooperation discussions extended into energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. The joint declaration specified collaboration in LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency, along with plans for advanced data centers with approximately one gigawatt capacity. Both Germany and the UAE identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as additional areas for bilateral collaboration, alongside investments and industrial partnerships.
Focus on diplomacy and regional stability
Regional and international developments were also topics of dialogue between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul. Their conversation included efforts to promote peace, stability, and security worldwide. The importance of diplomacy and managing crises peacefully were key points. During Sheikh Mohamed’s visit, the German government also highlighted Middle East peace and stability as part of their broader diplomatic agenda, with the foreign ministers’ talks fitting within the wider diplomatic initiatives in Berlin.
The meeting was attended by UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, linking foreign policy with economic and developmental priorities discussed during the state visit. The talks built upon earlier UAE-Germany consultations held in Berlin in 2026. These latest discussions added new institutional mechanisms to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004, ensuring that economic cooperation, investment, and diplomacy remain core components of their relationship.