UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed ways to advance peace and stability in the Middle East as well as the strategic partnership between the two countries during talks in Germany.
The meeting took place as part of the state visit that began on Wednesday. The two sides assessed opportunities for cooperation in the economic and development fields and discussed new areas of partnership that would serve their mutual interests.
Emphasis on lasting peace in the Middle East
Regional and international developments were also on the agenda. Mohamed bin Zayed said comprehensive and lasting peace was the way to strengthen regional security and stability.
The UAE president said his country’s relations with Germany were based on historic friendship and cooperation. He said ties between the two countries had passed through various stages over more than 50 years before reaching the level of a strategic partnership.
Indicators of the economic partnership
Diplomatic relations between the UAE and Germany began in 1972, while the strategic partnership was announced in 2004.
The UAE is Germany’s most important economic partner in the Gulf region. Trade between the two countries exceeded 13.56 billion euros in 2025, while Germany’s imports from the UAE increased by more than 50 percent in the same year.
Approximately 2,000 German companies operate in the UAE market. These companies use the UAE as a regional hub serving the markets of the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The diplomatic significance of the visit
Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit to Germany was his first visit to the country since taking office in May 2022. The visit coincided with the 54th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Germany.
