German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit Saudi Arabia this week for an official trip, during which he will meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The visit, running from February 4 to 6, is part of Merz’s regional tour that also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. According to a German government spokesperson, the chancellor’s agenda will focus on Gulf investments in the German economy and efforts to diversify energy supplies, with Berlin hoping to boost investment activity.
In Riyadh, Merz is expected to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations with the Crown Prince, particularly in trade. Germany is a key economic partner for Saudi Arabia, traditionally reliant on oil, while the kingdom seeks to expand other economic sectors, including hydrogen exports and tourism.
Saudi-German ties are strong in machinery, chemical industries, automotive manufacturing, digital technologies, and industrial infrastructure. The visit follows a recent trip to Saudi Arabia by German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider.
The German government aims to strengthen partnerships with key international allies amid unpredictable shifts in U.S. foreign policy under former President Donald Trump.
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