ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has initiated an official visit to Greece with his arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom Sheikh Khaled is scheduled to conduct important discussions. The trip aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in key shared areas.
Since 1976, the UAE and Greece have celebrated fifty years of diplomatic relations, which have evolved from traditional diplomacy into a broad strategic partnership. Today, their collaboration encompasses sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging fields like artificial intelligence, clean energy, advanced technology, and digital infrastructure are increasingly becoming focal points for joint efforts.
A significant official delegation accompanies the Crown Prince, including 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. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology as well as ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, is also part of the delegation.
Trade, investment, culture, and health are key focus areas for the delegation
The visiting group 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 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.
Additional members include Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, along with Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court. The official party in Athens also includes Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic.
Economic cooperation highlighted during the business forum
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is taking place concurrently with the official visit. Its goal is to boost economic and investment collaboration between the UAE and Greece. The event gathers government officials and business leaders to identify potential new partnerships. Focus sectors include food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments aimed at increasing competitiveness and sustainable growth.
This visit to Athens reinforces the strong ties between the two nations’ leaders. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions covered areas such as the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. The two leaders have also engaged in multiple phone conversations throughout this year.