ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has touched down in Athens to commence an official visit to Greece. Upon arrival, he was welcomed 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. During his stay, Sheikh Khaled is expected to engage in significant discussions with Mitsotakis.
Celebrating 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976, this visit underscores over five decades of growing cooperation, evolving into a comprehensive strategic partnership. The collaboration encompasses sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Emerging areas like artificial intelligence, clean energy, advanced technology, and digital infrastructure are increasingly becoming focal points for bilateral expansion.
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. Also part of the entourage is Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO.
Senior officials and ministers join the official delegation
The delegation features Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. Also traveling with Sheikh Khaled are Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Ghanem Sultan Alsuwaidi, Advisor of Security Affairs at the Crown Prince Court. Additionally, 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, are part of the delegation.
Joining the group are 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. Completing the delegation is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. The group’s extensive representation covers areas including defence, trade, investment, health, culture, and media.
Investopia forum coincides with the official visit
The Investopia Mediterranean – Athens event is taking place alongside Sheikh Khaled’s visit. This forum aims to bolster economic and investment collaborations between the UAE and Greece. It offers a platform for government officials and business leaders to explore new avenues for partnership. Key opportunities discussed include food security, logistics, and supply chain management.
This visit follows a series of high-level interactions between the two nations 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 sectors like the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. Throughout 2026, Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis have also exchanged several phone calls to deepen their bilateral relations.