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UAE Foreign Minister Meets German Vice Chancellor to Advance Economic Ties

By 19Network Editorial Team · May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

UAE Foreign Minister Meets German Vice Chancellor to Advance Economic Ties

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discusses energy, trade, and financial cooperation during high-level meetings in Berlin.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, held high-level meetings in Berlin with German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck and Finance Minister Christian Lindner to advance bilateral economic cooperation. Energy and Trade Expansion The discussions with Robert Habeck, who also serves as the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, centered on the UAE-Germany Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The officials reviewed joint initiatives in green hydrogen production and the security of global energy supply chains. Germany remains a primary trading partner for the UAE within the European Union, with discussions focusing on increasing non-oil trade volumes and private sector engagement. Fiscal Policy and Investment In a separate session with Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Sheikh Abdullah addressed international financial coordination and bilateral investment frameworks. The talks covered the role of sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions in supporting infrastructure and technology sectors. Both parties assessed current global fiscal challenges and the impact of regional developments on market stability. The meetings conclude a…