ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Athens to commence an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival, he was greeted at Athens International Airport by George Gerapetritis, Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The trip is at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with Sheikh Khaled set to engage in important discussions with him during the visit.
This visit commemorates 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece in 1976. Over the decades, their relationship has evolved into a broad strategic alliance encompassing sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Additionally, cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure is increasingly becoming a vital aspect of their bilateral engagement.
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a distinguished official delegation, 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. Also part of the delegation is Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO.
High-ranking officials and ministers join Sheikh Khaled
The delegation features Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, alongside 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 traveling with Sheikh Khaled. Representatives from Abu Dhabi include 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.
Joining the group are Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, as well as Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court. Completing the delegation is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. The delegation’s scope covers sectors such as defense, trade, investment, culture, health, and media.
Investopia forum accompanies Sheikh Khaled’s visit
The Investopia Mediterranean – Athens event is taking place concurrently with Sheikh Khaled’s visit. The forum aims to bolster economic and investment ties between the UAE and Greece, offering a platform for government officials and business leaders to explore new collaborations. Key opportunities discussed include food security, logistics, and supply chains.
This visit follows a series of high-level exchanges earlier this year. In May, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Mitsotakis for talks in Abu Dhabi. These discussions focused on topics such as the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. Throughout 2026, Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis also held several phone conversations to reinforce bilateral relations.