ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to commence an official visit to Greece. Upon his arrival at Athens International Airport, he was received by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. Sheikh Khaled’s visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom he is scheduled to engage in important discussions. The trip emphasizes expanding bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
This year commemorates fifty years of diplomatic ties between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over time, their relationship has evolved from traditional diplomatic relations into a broad strategic alliance, encompassing sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging areas of joint effort include artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, clean energy solutions, and digital infrastructure development.
A significant 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. Additionally, 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 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.
The delegation also features 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. Joining the group in Athens is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic.
Business forum fosters new UAE-Greece collaborations
Investopia Mediterranean – Athens is underway concurrently with the official visit. Its purpose is to enhance economic and investment ties between the two nations. The event gathers government officials and business leaders to identify and develop new partnership opportunities. Focus sectors include food security, logistics, supply chain management, and investments aimed at boosting competitiveness and sustainable growth.
The Athens visit continues the tradition of strong leadership connections. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for high-level discussions in Abu Dhabi. Their talks covered a wide range of topics, including the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges. The two leaders have also maintained multiple phone conversations throughout this year.