ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – This morning in Athens, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived to kick off an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. Upon arrival, he was greeted at Athens International Airport by Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis. The trip is at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with Sheikh Khaled set to engage in significant discussions with Mitsotakis during his stay.
This visit commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece, established in 1976. Over the years, bilateral ties have evolved into a broad strategic alliance encompassing sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Increasing cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure is also becoming a prominent focus for expanding their partnership.
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a distinguished 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. Additionally, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, is part of the group.
High-ranking officials and ministers join the delegation
The delegation features Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Traveling with Sheikh Khaled are Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. Also participating are 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 is Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince. Alongside him, Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court, is present. Completing the delegation is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. The group’s scope covers sectors including defence, trade, investment, culture, health, and media.
Investopia forum coincides with the official visit
The Investopia Mediterranean – Athens event is taking place alongside Sheikh Khaled’s visit. The forum aims to bolster economic and investment collaboration between the UAE and Greece, offering a platform for government officials and business leaders to explore new avenues of partnership. Key topics discussed include food security, logistics, and supply chain resilience.
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. The discussions focused on the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. Throughout 2026, Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis also exchanged several phone calls, further strengthening their bilateral relations.