Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, has embarked on a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia with the aim of strengthening energy cooperation and broader economic ties between the two nations.

The trip underscores Berlin’s strategic intent to secure diversified energy partnerships amid a dynamic global energy landscape and Germany’s own ongoing transition to cleaner and more reliable sources of power.

Reiche, who assumed her ministerial post in May 2025, is leading discussions with Saudi counterparts that build on a history of engagement on green energy initiatives, including previously agreed frameworks to import green hydrogen from the Kingdom to Europe.

Earlier cooperation has seen agreements on green hydrogen exports that could see Saudi Arabia supply up to two hundred thousand tonnes annually by 2030, part of efforts to decarbonise European energy systems and foster sustainable industrial growth.

German officials have underscored the importance of reliable long-term energy partnerships, reflecting Berlin’s broader strategy of energy diversification and industrial competitiveness.

Saudi authorities view the collaboration as aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to expand economic relations, enhance energy technology exchange, and attract foreign investment.

The visit is expected to advance dialogue on future cooperation in energy infrastructure, renewable technologies, and related economic sectors, potentially laying the groundwork for new agreements that could shape the partnership’s next phase.