The key facts
- Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed began an official visit to Greece at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
- The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Greece
- The delegation includes ministers Sultan Al Jaber, Reem Al Hashimy, Thani Al Zeyoudi and Mohamed Alsuwaidi
Start of the visit to Athens
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed has begun an official visit to Greece aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. According to the state news agency Wam, he was met at Athens airport by Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis. The visit takes place at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom the Crown Prince is expected to hold key talks.
50 years of diplomatic relations
The National notes the special significance of the trip: this year the UAE and Greece mark 50 years since the formal establishment of diplomatic relations. Over the decades, cooperation has expanded considerably and rests on a comprehensive strategic partnership in the fields of economy, investment, energy and technology.
High-level contact
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed held a series of telephone conversations with Mitsotakis during this year, which, according to the publication, demonstrates the development of friendship between the countries. In May, Sheikh Mohamed hosted the Greek prime minister in Abu Dhabi: the talks concerned cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, technology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainable development, infrastructure and culture.
Composition of the delegation
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a high-level delegation, which includes Dr Sultan Al Jaber — Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive of Adnoc; Reem Al Hashimy — Minister of State for International Cooperation; Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi — Minister of Foreign Trade; and Mohamed Alsuwaidi — Minister of Investment.
