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The Federal Foreign Minister
Country on the move
In today’s Myanmar all kinds of things are possible which would have been inconceivable a few years ago. For our “On a diplomatic mission” series a colleague in the field reports on the country’s ongoing renewal. moreCountry on the move
Great responsibility for Iran’s new President
Hassan Rohani, a cleric regarded as a moderate, won the presidential election in Iran after the first round of voting. Speaking in Berlin, Foreign Minister Westerwelle said Germany would be “watching closely whether changes in Iran following this election open up new opportunities both within the country and in its external relations”. moreGreat responsibility for Iran’s new President
Syria: searching for ways to end the violence
Efforts to end the bloody conflict in Syria are ongoing. Germany continues to call for an international conference on Syria to help pave the way for a political solution. The Federal Government is also appealing for consultations in the UN Security Council on the new situation, with the aim of urging the international community to adopt a common stance. moreSyria: searching for ways to end the violence
Supporting the stabilization mission in Mali
The Federal Armed Forces are to participate in the United Nations’ stabilization mission in Mali. The Federal Cabinet took the relevant decision on 5 June, and the German Bundestag has now discussed the planned deployment. moreSupporting the stabilization mission in Mali
Foreign Minister Westerwelle condemns fatwa against Hamed Abdel-Samad
In Egypt, a fatwa has been issued against German author Hamed Abdel-Samad. Foreign Minister Westerwelle expects the Egyptian Government to take action against those behind the threats. The Federal Foreign Office has offered Mr Abdel-Samad its assistance. moreForeign Minister Westerwelle condemns fatwa against Hamed Abdel-Samad
Russia: Protect the rights of sexual minorities!
The Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) has just passed a bill criminalizing the “propaganda of non traditional sexual relations to minors”. Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Markus Löning expressed concern and called on Russia’s Parliament and President to stop the law. moreHuman Rights Commissioner on Russian homosexual propaganda bill
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. moreGerman Information Centres
