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Saudi Arabia–Germany relations

Saudi Arabia and Germany maintain economic and diplomatic relations with significant trade, investment and cooperation on energy and technology.

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Overview

Saudi Arabia and Germany maintain economic and diplomatic relations, with significant trade and investment and growing cooperation on energy and technology.

Economic relations

Germany is a major supplier of machinery, vehicles and industrial equipment to Saudi Arabia, and German firms are active in Saudi industry, chemicals and infrastructure. Saudi Arabia is a significant energy supplier to Germany.

Energy and climate

The two countries have cooperated on the energy transition, including green hydrogen and renewable energy, as Germany seeks to diversify its energy sources.

Education and research

Cooperation between German and Saudi universities and research institutions has expanded, and Saudi students study at German universities.

Diplomacy

Both countries are members of the G20 and coordinate on international economic questions.

References

  1. Germany and Saudi Arabia \u2014 Federal Foreign Office of Germany (accessed 5 October 2026)
  2. Saudi–German economic relations \u2014 Encyclopaedia Britannica (accessed 5 October 2026)

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