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 at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom Sheikh Khaled is slated to have important discussions. The trip emphasizes strengthening bilateral collaboration in sectors of mutual interest.
This year commemorates fifty years of diplomatic ties between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over time, their relationship has grown from traditional diplomatic interactions to a broad strategic alliance. Current cooperation spans the economy, investments, energy, and technology. Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure are increasingly becoming focal points for joint efforts.
A substantial official delegation accompanies the Crown Prince. 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. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, is also part of the delegation.
Delegation Covers Trade, Investment, Culture and Healthcare
The visiting group includes UAE ministers Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi 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 of the delegation are Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, alongside 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.
Business Forum Focuses on New UAE-Greece Collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is held concurrently with the official visit. The event aims to promote economic and investment ties between the two nations. It gathers government officials and business leaders to explore new opportunities. Priority sectors include food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments aimed at boosting competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth.
The visit to Athens continues the close engagement between the leaders of the two countries. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for high-level discussions in Abu Dhabi. Topics covered ranged from the economy and investments to technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. The leaders have also exchanged several phone calls throughout this year.