Athens:H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, participated in the UAE-Greece Strategic Forum in Athens. The event was part of Sheikh Khaled's official visit to Greece and included prominent business figures, investors, and officials from both nations.
According to Wam, the forum aimed to explore opportunities to enhance trade and investment partnerships between the UAE and Greece, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. It also sought to develop innovative solutions for food security and to strengthen supply chain resilience.
During the forum, Sheikh Khaled and Prime Minister Mitsotakis witnessed the announcement of 18 memorandums of understanding, agreements, and commercial partnerships between the two countries, valued at £12.75 billion. These agreements encompass areas like digital infrastructure, advanced technology, renewable energy, and food security.
Sheikh Khaled emphasized the significant role of the UAE and Greek business communities in fostering economic relations and developing strategic partnerships. He highlighted the importance of leveraging innovation, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence to support sustainable economic growth and create new investment opportunities.
The forum served as a platform for strengthening engagement between the business communities of the UAE and Greece, facilitating trade and investment opportunities, and fostering partnerships. It aligned with efforts to broaden economic cooperation and advance the shared interests and development aspirations of both nations.
The event was attended by various UAE officials, including Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, and several ministers and leaders from different sectors, along with their Greek counterparts.