German Economy Minister Habeck to begin Middle East trip

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who also serves as vice chancellor, will depart on Monday for a three-day trip to the Middle East, a spokesperson for the economy ministry said.

Habeck will visit Oman, Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West Bank, the spokesperson told reporters during a regular press conference in Berlin.

Habeck will discuss economic and energy relations between Germany and the countries as well as peace efforts in the region during the visit, the official said.

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