Latest Foreign Policy News
Jun 13, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
The Federal Government for the first time honored German participants in peace missions for their dedication on the first Day of the Peacekeeper. “They are a great advert for our country. We are proud of what they are doing,” Foreign Minister Westerwelle said.
Honoring Peacekeeper
Jun 13, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
"In responding to the protests as it has done so far, the Turkish Government is sending the wrong message to its own country and to Europe," Foreign Minister Westerwelle said on June 12. "Freedom of association and freedom of expression are inalienable fundamental rights in any democracy."
Protests in Turkey
Jun 11, 2013
| Federal Foreign Office
The talks in Afghanistan focused on the progress made in handing over responsibility for security and the withdrawal of the international combat troops. In Islamabad, Foreign Minister Westerwelle had a meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
Jun 6, 2013
| Germany.info
US President Obama will travel to Berlin for an official visit on June 18 and 19 upon the invitation of Chancellor Merkel. Chancellor Merkel is looking forward to this visit and to talking with President Obama about a broad range of bilateral and global issues, including further deepening transatlantic relations.
President Obama in Berlin
Jun 5, 2013
| Press and Information Office of the Federal Government
Chancellor Merkel aims to discuss, in a new series of talks, the issues and developments that move Germany and a great many other countries. The first discussion on June 5 is looking at, "What matters to people – wellbeing and progress."
International German Forum
