UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his first visit to Germany, where he met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The two sides stressed the importance of cooperation between reliable partners, welcoming the signing of a declaration of intent to establish the Emirati-German Investment Council, the signing of 30 agreements and memoranda of understanding worth over 9.66 billion euros, alongside the launch of a 40 billion euro Emirati investment package. The two sides condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE and countries in the region, and the two presidents condemned the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the importance of adhering to international law. They stressed preventing Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon. The two presidents expressed their solidarity with Lebanon, affirming their commitment to its unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The two sides welcomed the tripartite framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, expressing their hope that the agreement will constitute a positive step toward enhancing security.