ATHENS, Greece / AsiaWire.IO / – Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has landed in Athens to kick off an official visit to the Hellenic Republic. His arrival was welcomed 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, and Sheikh Khaled is slated to have important discussions with him during this visit.
This visit commemorates 50 years since the diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece were established in 1976. Over the past five decades, their relationship has expanded into a broad strategic alliance encompassing sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Additionally, cooperation in artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure is emerging as a vital focus for deepening bilateral ties.
Accompanying Sheikh Khaled is a senior official delegation that includes 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 team.
Senior officials and ministers join Sheikh Khaled on the visit
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. The group is completed 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.
Joining the delegation 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. UAE Ambassador to Greece Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri also accompanies the group. Their collective expertise spans defence, trade, investment, culture, health, and media sectors.
Investopia forum takes place alongside the official visit
The Investopia Mediterranean – Athens event is being held concurrently with Sheikh Khaled’s visit. This forum aims to bolster economic and investment collaborations between the UAE and Greece, offering a platform for government officials and business leaders to forge new alliances. Key topics discussed include food security, logistics, and supply chains.
This trip 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, focusing on the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. Throughout 2026, Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis have also held multiple phone conversations, emphasizing their ongoing diplomatic engagement.