"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz headed to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to kick off a Gulf tour as the biggest EU economy seeks to diversify its key trade and energy partnerships. In a turbulent world where US President Donald Trump has rocked long-standing transatlantic security and economic ties, Germany is racing to cement alternative relationships worldwide. Joined by a business delegation, Chancellor Merz will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin"
""In the geopolitical environment in which we operate, we must intensify our partnerships with important and influential states in the world. The Gulf states are among them," a senior German official said ahead of Merz's trip. A second official said Germany wanted to "strengthen trade and export opportunities, increase and incentivise foreign investment" and "diversify our supply chains... especially in the energy sector"."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is conducting a Gulf tour to deepen economic and energy ties with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while leading a business delegation. Germany aims to strengthen trade and export opportunities, increase foreign investment, and diversify supply chains, with special focus on the energy sector. Past shifts in energy supply after Russia's 2022 invasion pushed Germany toward Qatari LNG; Berlin now seeks to lessen reliance on US LNG and expand green hydrogen from clean energy. Gulf states are simultaneously diversifying away from oil into renewables, tourism, logistics and AI.
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