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The Security Council in May

Azerbaijan assumend the Presidency. One key item on the agenda is the fight against terrorism. more

Multi-faceted Franco-German relations

Minister of State Michael Link welcomed the new French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Bernard Cazeneuve for his inaugural visit to Berlin. They discussed European issues as well as matters of bilateral cooperation. more

Afghanistan: Laying of foundation stone for a new primary school for girls

In mid-May the foundation stone was laid for the new building of the state Zohra primary school for girls in Qazak Shakh in Qala‑e‑Zal district. This is an infrastructure project in northern Afghanistan co‑financed by the Federal Foreign Office. more

Democratic change in Egypt

Germany is using the transformation partnership to lend active support to the process of democratization in the Arab world, particularly in Egypt – a country which is key to the Arab Spring. more

Federal Foreign Office receives documents from Fritz Kolbe’s estate

The Political Archive has received many historical documents from the estate of Fritz Kolbe, who actively resisted the Nazi regime while a member of the foreign service. more

Launch of new TV series: Detective Amanullah

Chasing criminals on prime time TV: On 14 May, the TV series “Detective Amanullah”, financed by the Federal Foreign Office, went on the air in Afghanistan. more

Partners in the northern Baltic Sea Region

The countries of the northern Baltic Sea Region support Germany’s efforts to ensure economic and financial stability and development in Europe. “In many respects, we have the same objectives,” said Minister of State Michael Georg Link during a trip to the region. more

German Information Centres

German Information Centres (GIC) are designed to provide information about Germany in their host countries and rally support for German positions. These centres aim to arouse interest in Germany particularly among important young multipliers in the regional partner countries. more

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German Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States

On 1 July 2011 Germany took over the one year rotative presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States.

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