Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck is traveling to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates this weekend.
The visit is part of efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy imports following Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine.
Qatar is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
So far, however, the vast majority has gone to Asia.
According to business associations, Qatar could play an important role in reducing Germany's dependence on Russian gas.
The Greens politician said the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has also put the issue of energy security at the center of international discussion.
"More than ever, we need to promote a global energy transition and currently promote the diversification of natural gas sources.
On the one hand, we need more liquefied natural gas in the short term and temporarily and want to land this at our own German terminals.”
On the other hand, the future conversion from conventional natural gas to "green" hydrogen must be initiated even faster, said Habeck: "This is best done in a European and international network.
Our partners in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are of central importance for both.”
Habeck initially flies to Qatar on Saturday, as the ministry announced.
In the capital, Doha, he is received by the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Talks with ministers are also planned.
On Sunday we continue to the UAE, where Habeck wants to meet several ministers.
According to the ministry, he will be accompanied by a high-ranking business delegation on the trip, which lasts until Monday.
In addition to questions of economic relations, the human rights situation will also play a role in the talks on the trip, it said.
Qatar, host of this year's soccer World Cup, has repeatedly been accused of exploiting migrant workers.
The government in Doha rejects the criticism and points to numerous reforms that have improved the situation of foreign workers.