Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Visit Greece on 21 October as 50-Year Ties Take Centre Stage
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will begin an official visit to Greece on 21 October 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The trip comes as the United Arab Emirates and Greece mark five decades of diplomatic relations.
Focus on Strategic Partnership
During the visit, Sheikh Khaled and the Greek premier are expected to discuss ways to deepen bilateral ties and broaden collaboration in areas of mutual priority. The discussions will build on five decades of diplomatic engagement, aiming to further consolidate the strategic partnership and support shared ambitions for sustainable development and prosperity.
Long-Standing Diplomatic Relations
The UAE and Greece have maintained strong and enduring diplomatic relations since 1973, grounded in a mutual commitment to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. Over the years, the two countries have signed more than 60 agreements and memoranda of understanding, reflecting the steady growth and diversification of their partnership. These accords span economic, political, cultural, technological and strategic fields.
The UAE opened its embassy in Athens in November 2008, while Greece established its embassy in Abu Dhabi in 1989.
