ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has started an official visit to Greece following his arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. Sheikh Khaled is in Greece at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom he is expected to engage in important discussions. The visit emphasizes expanding cooperation between the two nations in areas of mutual interest.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations established between the UAE and Greece in 1976. The relationship has grown from traditional diplomatic ties into a comprehensive strategic alliance, encompassing sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging areas of collaboration include artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.
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 entourage.
Delegation covers trade, investment, culture and healthcare
The 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. Also present are Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. 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, and 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 promotes new UAE-Greece collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is held concurrently with the official visit, aiming to boost economic and investment ties between the two countries. It gathers government officials and business leaders to explore new partnership opportunities. Focus sectors include food security, logistics, supply chains, and investments that support competitiveness and sustainable growth.
This Athens visit extends the close engagement between the leaders of the two nations. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Their discussions covered a range of topics including the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. The two leaders have also held several phone conversations this year.