ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has initiated an official visit to Greece following his arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The visit is by invitation from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom he is anticipated to engage in significant discussions. The trip emphasizes deepening bilateral ties in key areas of mutual interest.
Established in 1976, the diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece have now reached fifty years, evolving from traditional diplomatic engagement into a broad strategic alliance. The partnership now encompasses sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging fields like artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure are increasingly becoming focal points for collaboration between the two nations.
A substantial official delegation accompanies the Crown Prince on this visit. 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. Also present is Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO.
Delegation covers 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. Investment Minister Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court, are also part of the entourage. Additionally, 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, are accompanying Sheikh Khaled.
Members of the delegation further 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, also participates. Joining the official group in Athens is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic.
Business forum promotes new UAE-Greece collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is taking place concurrently with the official visit. The event aims to bolster economic and investment ties between the two countries by fostering new partnerships. It gathers government officials and business leaders to explore opportunities in sectors such as food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments that support competitiveness and sustainable growth.
This visit to Athens extends the ongoing close engagement between the leaders of both nations. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions focused on the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. The two leaders have also held multiple phone conversations throughout this year.