ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has started an official visit to Greece upon arriving in Athens. He was greeted at Athens International Airport by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. Invited by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Sheikh Khaled is expected to engage in significant discussions during his stay. The visit emphasizes advancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual importance.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over time, the relationship has evolved from traditional diplomatic ties into a broad strategic alliance. It now encompasses sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging areas of partnership include artificial intelligence, clean energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced technology.
Accompanying the Crown Prince is a sizable official delegation. Among its members are Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. Additionally, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology as well as ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, is part of the group.
Delegates Cover Trade, Investment, Cultural and Health Sectors
The delegation includes UAE ministers such as 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, and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court, are also part of the entourage. Sheikh Khaled is 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.
Other members of the delegation include 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 present. The official party in Athens is joined by Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic.
Business Forum Promotes New UAE-Greece Collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens occurs concurrently with the official visit. The event aims to foster economic and investment ties, bringing together government officials and business leaders to identify new collaboration opportunities. Priority sectors include food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments aimed at boosting competitiveness and sustainable growth.
The Athens trip extends the close relationship between the two nations’ leaders. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for high-level discussions in Abu Dhabi. Their talks covered a broad spectrum including the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. The two leaders also maintained several phone conversations earlier this year.