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 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, and Sheikh Khaled is slated to engage in important discussions with him during his stay.
This visit commemorates 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece in 1976. Over the decades, the relationship has evolved into a broad strategic alliance covering sectors such as the economy, investment, energy, and technology. Additionally, emerging cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced technology, clean energy, and digital infrastructure is becoming a prominent focus for deepening bilateral ties.
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 group is Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO.
Senior officials and ministers join Sheikh Khaled’s delegation
The delegation features Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, along with 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 further joined 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.
Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince, is part of the official delegation, as is Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court. Completing the group is Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. Their collective expertise spans defence, trade, investment, culture, health, and media sectors.
Investopia forum runs concurrently with the visit
The Investopia Mediterranean – Athens event coincides with Sheikh Khaled’s official visit. The forum aims to bolster economic and investment collaborations between the UAE and Greece, offering a platform for government officials and business leaders to explore new partnerships. Key topics discussed include food security, logistics, and supply chains.
This visit follows a series of high-level exchanges 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. Their discussions focused on the economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and culture. Throughout 2026, Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis have also held several phone conversations to deepen their dialogue.