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Asia
Asia in German foreign policy
Asia is the most dynamic growth region worldwide and will continue to consolidate this position in the 21st century.
At the same time, Asia is faced with problems of global significance. German foreign policy takes account of both dimensions.
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European Union and Asia/Pacific
The European Union has recognized Asia as a priority region. The community of states develops its relations with Asia on the basis of the European Commission’s strategies for Asia (2001) and South-East Asia (2003). The oldest regional cooperation exits with ASEAN.
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Regional cooperation in Asia and the Pacific
There is successful regional cooperation in Asia and the Pacific:
The Southeast Asian Organization ASEAN, the ASEAN Regional Forum, the South Asian SAARC, the Pacific Islands Forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization SCO and the Asian-Pacific APEC.
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Germany’s China policy
Everyone knows China is booming. In 2010 China surpassed Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy. Many Chinese people enjoy a much higher standard of living today than just a few years ago. In international politics, too, China is a much-observed player. At the same time the country faces major challenges, which Germany can help China address. more
“Infinite opportunities” for Indo-German cooperation
India is an economic heavyweight and a significant global player. With a population of over one billion, it is an increasingly important partner for Germany. The event series “Germany and India – Infinite Opportunities” will further intensify and expand this partnership in 2011 and 2012. more
150 years of German-Japanese friendship
“There shall be eternal peace and constant friendship between Their Majesties the King of Prussia and the Tycoon of Japan, as well as between their heirs and successors,” reads the first paragraph of a treaty - concluded in 1861. And still today the countries enjoy friendly and warm bilateral relations.
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