UAE envoy highlights strong German relations ahead of President's state visit

UAE Ambassador to Germany, Ahmed Al Attar, has highlighted the country's efforts to expand "economic cooperation with countries" around the world as it "liberalises markets", ahead of the state visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Germany.

Speaking to ARN News in Berlin, the diplomat said the UAE’s strong position helps it play an increasingly prominent role in international diplomacy.

"I think it's a culture of excellence that we have in the UAE, the desire to be and to grow larger, the comfort of the UAE to explore new fields but also to increase its economic cooperation with different countries... to open markets and to form excellent companies," he added.

Sheikh Mohamed's state visit will begin with a meeting with Chancellor Frederick Merz and President Frank Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday.

The visit follows a period of significant growth in bilateral trade which has now surpassed $15.7 billion, with German imports from the UAE increasing by more than 50 per cent in 2025.

Nearly 2,000 German companies now operate within the UAE, reflecting the depth of partnership that spans energy, technology and advanced industry. The visit forms part of a broader growing UAE-Europe partnership as Germany continues to diversify its economic and strategic relationships.

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