BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – The UAE government announced that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin. Their meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, economic collaboration, and development initiatives. The officials also reviewed regional and global issues, emphasizing diplomacy, peace, and international security. This engagement occurred during President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Germany from September 9 to 11.
During their talks, Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul explored strategies to reinforce the UAE-Germany strategic partnership across multiple sectors. Economic cooperation and development cooperation were central themes. The ministers also exchanged perspectives on global issues and diplomatic efforts to resolve crises. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the strong ties and history of cooperation between the two nations in political and economic domains.
The meeting in Berlin coincided with an expansion of the formal framework governing UAE-Germany relations. During the state visit, Sheikh Mohamed met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where they announced a Strategic Dialogue encompassing security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, and technology. This dialogue further broadens cooperation to include digitalization, transportation, environmental initiatives, culture, and education, thereby deepening ongoing government engagement.
Economic integration advances through broader strategic alliance
Both governments expressed support for establishing a German-UAE Investment Council, a step aimed at fostering connections between public agencies and private sector entities in both countries. They also 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, according to the joint government declaration.
Economic talks also included discussions on energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. The joint declaration outlined plans for cooperation in LNG, renewable energy, hydrogen, and energy efficiency. It highlighted ambitions for developing advanced data centers with approximately one gigawatt of capacity. Germany and the UAE identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as key areas for bilateral collaboration, in addition to investment and industrial development.
Focus on diplomacy and regional stability remains critical
The discussion between Sheikh Abdullah and Wadephul extended to regional and international security concerns. They deliberated on global efforts to promote peace, stability, and security, emphasizing diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of crises. The German government had also indicated that Middle East peace and stability were among the topics addressed during Sheikh Mohamed’s visit, situating the foreign ministers’ talks within the larger diplomatic framework in Berlin.
UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh participated in the meeting between the two foreign ministers. Their dialogue linked foreign policy priorities with economic and development goals discussed during the state visit. These talks built upon earlier UAE-Germany consultations held in Berlin in 2026, adding new institutional mechanisms to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004. Despite these developments, economic cooperation, investment, and diplomatic efforts continue to be core elements defining the relationship.