UAE President, Bavarian Minister-President Discuss Strengthening Economic and Strategic Cooperation
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on November 2 received Dr Markus Söder, Minister-President of the German state of Bavaria, who is visiting the UAE on a working visit.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Bavaria across key sectors supporting future growth, including the economy, advanced technology, conventional and renewable energy, innovation, and industry.
The meeting also highlighted the positive outcomes of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s recent visit to Germany, which contributed to advancing bilateral partnerships. Both sides discussed ways to build on this momentum by developing long-term economic and development partnerships, supporting future industries, expanding cooperation, and facilitating the exchange of expertise.
The discussions also covered the 2026 UN Water Conference, which will be hosted by the UAE in December. Both leaders emphasised the significance of the conference in promoting collective international efforts to develop innovative solutions to water-related challenges and strengthen sustainable water security, an essential foundation for global development.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President, alongside several ministers and senior officials.
Members of the accompanying delegation of the Bavarian Minister-President also attended the meeting.
