"Only recently, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) traveled to Saudi Arabia; shortly thereafter, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrived and explained why: "When partnerships that one has relied on for decades begin to become a little fragile, we must look for new partners." Partners, for example, in energy and armaments projects. Reiche signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Arabian Energy Minister and posted the news on X."
"For decades, the Gulf states supplied oil to resourcepoor Germany, and since Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, gas has become ever more crucial. The EU has sharply reduced its reliance on Russian gas; today, liquefied natural gas (LNG) accounts for about 10% of Germany's overall supply, with 30% of that in 2024 coming from the US. A share which, in the view of the German government, could well be reduced if, for instanc"
The German government is elevating relations with Gulf states through frequent ministerial visits and high-level trips. Economy and environment ministers recently visited Saudi Arabia and signed agreements, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE within 72 hours to deepen economic ties and secure reliable deals. Germany is pursuing new strategic partnerships with India, the Gulf, and China because of uncertainty about dependence on the United States. Energy is central: the Gulf supplied oil for decades and gas has become crucial after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with LNG now part of supply diversification.
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