"Ahead of his trip, Merz said the Gulf could also help Germany "diversify our oil and gas supply chains" as Berlin aims to cut down reliance on US liquefied natural gas (LNG). "We need such partnerships more than ever at a time when major powers increasingly determine politics," the German chancellor said. Germany has deep ties with Gulf nations, including defense exports, infrastructure projects, and investments in German corporations such as Volkswagen to Deutsche Bank."
"Merz's visit also comes amid heightened regional tensions regarding Iran. The chancellor said he would raise human rights concerns during his Saudi tour, while also admitting that the issue no longer played as prominent a role in relations as in the past. Saudi Arabia is known for its draconian justice system and treatment of women."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began a three-day Gulf tour starting in Saudi Arabia to expand trade, energy and security partnerships. He will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and travel to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates before concluding the trip. Germany aims to diversify oil and gas supply chains and cut reliance on US liquefied natural gas by deepening ties with Gulf states. Existing links include defense exports, infrastructure projects and investments in German corporations such as Volkswagen and Deutsche Bank. Merz plans to raise human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia amid heightened regional tensions regarding Iran.
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