Abu Dhabi, UAE – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan concluded a state visit to Germany that saw the announcement of a strategic dialogue framework between the two nations, alongside agreements, memoranda of understanding, and a massive €40 billion UAE investment package in the German economy.
The two sides affirmed that the strategic dialogue aims to consolidate the partnership and expand cooperation in the fields of security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate, technology, digitalization, and transport, in addition to the announcement of an intention to establish the UAE-German Investment Council and the signing of dozens of agreements worth billions of euros.
€40 Billion in Investments and Trade Growth
Germany welcomed the UAE’s €40 billion investment package, which targets the industrial, technological, and digital infrastructure sectors—including the development of advanced data centers with a capacity of approximately one gigawatt.
The two sides also noted the growth of bilateral non-oil trade to €13.5 billion in 2025—an increase of 14% compared to 2024—while cumulative investment flows between the two countries exceeded €8.6 billion, reflecting the strength of the economic and financial partnership.
Joint positions on regional crises
The joint statement addressed regional issues; both sides condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE and other countries in the region and called on Tehran to refrain from obstructing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz or targeting commercial vessels, while reiterating support for the two-state solution and an end to the war in Gaza.
The two sides emphasized the need to halt the fighting in Sudan and support the sovereignty of Lebanon and Syria, as well as to achieve a comprehensive peace in Ukraine; they also commended UAE mediation efforts regarding the prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv, underscoring the importance of diplomatic solutions.
