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- OSCE (Priority 2 of 6)
- Europe (Priority 1 of 6)
- UNO (Priority 3 of 6)
- Security Council '19/20 (Priority 4 of 6)
- Refugees (Priority 2 of 6)
- Ukraine (Priority 2 of 6)
- Disarmament (Priority 3 of 6)
- Human rights (Priority 3 of 6)
- Middle East (Priority 4 of 6)
- Fight against IS (Priority 2 of 6)
- Humanitarian Aid (Priority 4 of 6)
- Cultural relations (Priority 3 of 6)
- Syria (Priority 2 of 6)
- Afghanistan (Priority 4 of 6)
Germany’s candidacy for a seat on the Security Council in 2019/20
Germany is seeking to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. moreGermany’s candidacy for a seat on the Security Council in 2019/20
Latest news
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27.09.2016
Syria: “We need to work towards a long‑term solution that leads to real peace.” (Interview)
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26.09.2016
Foreign Minister Steinmeier has issued the following statement on the signing of the peace agreement in Colombia today (26 September): -
26.09.2016
Speech by State Secretary Stephan Steinlein at the opening of the bureau of the "German Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry" in Lahore -
25.09.2016
Joint Statement on Syria by the Foreign Ministers of France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union -
24.09.2016
Speech by Foreign Minister Steinmeier at the preview of the exhibition “Word and Image: Martin Luther’s Reformation” at the Morgan Library in New York -
23.09.2016
Speech by Foreign Minister Steinmeier at the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly
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23.09.2016
Federal Foreign Office to support Syrian White Helmets with seven million euros -
23.09.2016
Human Rights Commissioner on Vietnamese blogger Nguyen Huu Vinh’s sentence of imprisonment -
23.09.2016
Speech by Minister of State Maria Böhmer to the German Bundestag on the Federal Government report on the status of freedom of religion and belief worldwide -
23.09.2016
Speech by Foreign Minister Steinmeier at the side event of the OSCE Chairmanship on the fringes of the 71st UN General Assembly
Further news and current issues
Foreign Minister Steinmeier in Ukraine
Foreign Minister Steinmeier travelled to Ukraine on 14 September together with Foreign Minister Ayrault. The trip focused on the situation in the east of the country. moreForeign Minister Steinmeier in Ukraine
Foreign Minister Steinmeier opens OSCE human rights conference
On Monday (19 September) Federal Foreign Minister Frank‑Walter Steinmeier travelled to Warsaw, where he opened the annual Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of the OSCE. moreForeign Minister Steinmeier opens OSCE human rights conference
B3+1 meeting: Foreign Minister Steinmeier visits Riga
Foreign Minister Steinmeier travelled to Riga for consultations with the Baltic states. moreB3+1 meeting: Foreign Minister Steinmeier visits Riga
Progress being made on implementing the pledges made at the London Syria Conference
In a follow-up meeting on the fringes of the UN General Assembly in New York, Ambassador Joachim Rücker, Special Representative of the Federal Government for the Middle East Stability Partnership, underscored Germany’s commitment. moreProgress being made on implementing the pledges made at the London Syria Conference
Further news and current issues
Foreign Minister Steinmeier at the United Nations general debate in New York
Over 130 Heads of State and Government are expected to attend the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where they will address the most pressing global issues at the highest level. moreForeign Minister Steinmeier at the United Nations general debate in New York
German support for UN peace missions via the Federal Agency for Technical Relief
Up to 30 specialists working for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief can be mobilised at short notice in order to support UN missions from a technical and logistical point of view. moreGerman support for UN peace missions via the Federal Agency for Technical Relief
Remnants of Libya’s chemical weapons programme to be destroyed in Germany
Germany is taking part in an international mission to destroy the last stockpiles of chemicals from Libya’s chemical weapons programme. moreRemnants of Libya’s chemical weapons programme to be destroyed in Germany
2017 federal budget: an important basis for forward-looking foreign policy
The 4.6 billion euros earmarked for the Federal Foreign Office in the 2017 budget reflects Germany’s greater responsibility in the world. more2017 federal budget: an important basis for forward-looking foreign policy
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Foreign Minister Steinmeier in Ukraine
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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
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