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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
Security handover throughout Afghanistan is a milestone
Afghan President Karzai has announced his decision on the fifth and last tranche of the security handover. Foreign Minister Westerwelle said in Berlin that the start of the last phase of the security handover throughout Afghanistan was “a milestone”. He added that it was “an important step towards full Afghan sovereignty and ownership”. moreSecurity handover in Afghanistan
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
Greater planning security for German schools abroad
German and foreign children learn side by side at German schools in more than 70 countries. A new law will grant these schools greater financial security for the future. moreGreater planning security for German schools abroad
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
German Afghan Dialogue on Peace and Islam
At the invitation of the Federal Foreign Office, a high ranking delegation of the Afghan Ulema Council and representatives of the Afghan High Peace Council visited Berlin from 3 to 7 June. The motto of the visit was German Afghan dialogue on peace and Islam. moreGerman Afghan Dialogue on Peace and Islam
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
