UAE President's Germany Visit Announcement
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited Germany from September 9 to 11, 2026, at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This marked the first official visit of its kind. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of security, economy, and technology. Both parties signed a strategic dialogue framework aimed at developing their partnership since 2004. Additionally, an Emirati-German Investment Council was established, with joint investments exceeding 9.66 billion euros, along with an Emirati investment package worth 40 billion euros for Germany, targeting sectors such as technology and energy to promote growth and sustainability. The discussions also addressed enhancing cooperation in defense, energy, technology, food security, and water resources, with both countries emphasizing their commitment to tackling regional and international challenges. This includes supporting peace in the region, rejecting Iranian escalation, and warning about Iran’s threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue, called for a halt to escalation in Gaza, and supported efforts to stabilize Lebanon and Syria, stressing the need to implement UN Security Council resolutions concerning the region. The two parties appreciated the UAE’s efforts in mediating between Ukraine and Russia and called for a ceasefire and an end to violence in Sudan, urging an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire. Simultaneously, the discussions covered cooperation in civil aviation and easing travel between the two countries, with multiple agreements signed to enhance economic, cultural, and security cooperation.
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