BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Villa Borsig in Berlin on September 10. The event was part of Sheikh Mohamed’s official visit to Germany, which took place from September 9 to 11. The national anthems of both nations played to open the ceremony. Sheikh Mohamed inspected the honor guard and greeted senior German officials present at the event.
During his visit, Sheikh Mohamed also signed the VIP guestbook at Villa Borsig. He emphasized the deep-rooted relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Germany, along with their growing cooperation. Steinmeier welcomed members of the UAE delegation accompanying Sheikh Mohamed, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, other ministers, senior Presidential Court officials, and government representatives involved in the state visit.
This visit marked the first-ever state visit to Germany by an Emirati president. Following the reception, Sheikh Mohamed and Steinmeier held bilateral talks at Villa Borsig. Their discussions focused on the UAE-Germany partnership, regional and international developments, and areas of mutual interest, including diplomatic efforts to promote peace, security, and stability in the Middle East.
Leaders examine deepening UAE-Germany relations
Later, Sheikh Mohamed met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Federal Chancellery as part of the ongoing agenda. The discussions covered economic, technological, cultural, and security cooperation. Germany and the UAE announced a new Strategic Dialogue aimed at strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which encompasses trade, investment, defense, energy, climate, transportation, education, digital technology, and emerging fields. Both governments also endorsed establishing a German-UAE Investment Council to boost economic ties.
The political meetings in Berlin were accompanied by numerous business and investment agreements. A total of 29 deals and memoranda worth over €9.35 billion were signed between UAE and German companies. Additionally, the two nations approved a UAE investment package of €40 billion for projects in Germany, focusing on digital infrastructure and data centers. The broader economic scope included energy, advanced manufacturing, and technology sectors. In 2025, non-oil trade between the UAE and Germany reached $15.5 billion.
Visit emphasizes investment, security, and technological collaboration
The comprehensive agenda also covered artificial intelligence, industrial innovation, environmental strategies, and energy cooperation. The UAE and Germany agreed to strengthen cultural and educational exchanges. Additional accords addressed police cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. Germany committed to facilitating the use of its EasyPASS airport entry system for eligible UAE citizens. Discussions also included civil aviation links and cooperation across conventional and emerging energy industries during the visit.
The Villa Borsig ceremony initiated a series of high-level meetings involving Sheikh Mohamed, Steinmeier, and Merz. These engagements blended formal diplomacy with talks on trade, security, and technology. Both nations also discussed regional conflicts and broader international security issues, including developments in the Middle East and Ukraine. The state visit contributed new agreements and institutional frameworks, reinforcing a diplomatic relationship that has spanned over fifty years between the United Arab Emirates and Germany.