What are you looking for?

Content
Number of results found No suitable keywords found. Please enter your complete search term.

Navigation

Welcome

Travels and virtual meetings

Article

Moving forward together: Foreign Minister Baerbock in Rotterdam

For the second time this year, Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to our friends and partners in the Netherlands, where she will be taking part in the German-Dutch Government Consultations. Read on to learn more about the visit.

Family photo at the German-Dutch government consultations in Rotterdam
Article

Eyes on the goal of EU accession – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to North Macedonia and Georgia

In Skopje, the focus will be on the next steps in North Macedonia’s EU accession process. The people of Georgia, too, have their eyes on the EU: four out of five Georgians want their country to join.

Foreign Minister Baerbock holding talks with representatives of the government of North Macedonia
Article

Further support for Ukraine – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Foreign Minister Baerbock will meet her EU colleagues in Brussels on Monday to discuss further support for Ukraine, including the supply of ammunition. Other topics on the agenda include the situation in Tunisia, Iran and Afghanistan.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and Defence Minister Pistorius at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
Article

Between opportunities and challenges: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Iraq

Nowhere in the Middle East do dangers and opportunities collide as they do in Iraq. On the one hand, there is the fight against terrorism, tensions between Shiites and Sunnis, the climate crisis. On the other, a cultural diversity, the cradle of civilisation, a young population and democracy.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with her iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Baghdad
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to the G20 Meeting in New Delhi

On 1 and 2 March, the Foreign Ministers of the G20 countries are meeting in New Delhi. Alongside pressing geopolitical challenges, the agenda also includes efforts to control the climate crisis, as well as global food and energy security.

The Foreign Ministers of the G20 countries are meeting in the Indian capital New Delhi
Article

Striving for peace in Ukraine: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the United Nations

Russia has been waging a brutal war of aggression against Ukraine for a year now. In New York on Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly is discussing a resolution for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaking at the UN General Assembly
Article

Germany is helping the people affected by the earthquakes: Foreign Minister Baerbock and Federal Interior Minister Faeser travel to Turkey

On 21 February, Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling together with Interior Minister Faeser to south-eastern Turkey, which has been especially hard hit by the earthquakes. You can read here who the Ministers will meet there and what Germany is doing to help those affected in Turkey and Syria.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser in the city of Pazarcık
Article

Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday (20 February). Further support for Ukraine as well as people in Iran and Afghanistan will be discussed. Read here which issues are on the agenda.

EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels - Photo from 2022
Article

Old friends, new NATO allies: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Finland and Sweden

They have long been members of the EU, and with their planned accession to NATO the two countries now also want to move closer to us in the area of security policy.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with her finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto in Helsinki
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock visits the Council of Europe institutions in Strasbourg

Foreign Minister Baerbock visits the Council of Europe four months before the first Council of Europe Summit in 17 years. In her address before the Parliamentary Assembly, she focuses on what the Council of Europe now needs to become fit for the future.

Foreign Minister Baerbock addresses the Parliamentary Assembly
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the Netherlands: Working hand in hand to strengthen international law

The Hague is not only the seat of government of the Netherlands but also stands like no other city for international law. Here you can read what will be on Foreign Minister Baerbock’s agenda with regard to bilateral relations and international law in The Hague.

Foreign Minister Baerbock gave a speech at the Hague Academy of International Law
Article

Ceasefire in Ethiopia holding: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her French counterpart Catherine Colonna travel together to Addis Ababa 

The Ethiopian Federal Government and the insurgents in the Tigray region have signed a peace agreement. During their visit, the two Foreign Ministers want to explore how Germany, France and the EU can support the country and its people on the path to lasting peace.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock with her french counterpart Catherine Collona and the ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock with her colleague Kuleba in Kharkiv

On 10 January, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travelled to Kharkiv, in north-eastern Ukraine, with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. Ukraine’s second-largest city has seen heavy fighting in the past year and is situated only 40 kilometres from the Russian border.

The two ministers in front of destroyed buildings in Kharkiv
Article

Strategic Dialogue with the United Kingdom: Foreign Minister Baerbock in London

The Minister’s last attempt in December to pay her first official visit to the UK did not work out due to snow in Dublin. That visit is now going ahead. You can find out here which issues will be discussed and what the Strategic Dialogue is all about. 

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her British counterpart James Cleverly in London
Article

“Where the land ends and the sea begins” (Luis de Camões): Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Portugal for her first official visit

Portugal is a role model in many respects. With its pro-European attitude, its pioneering role in protecting our oceans and climate, as well as its state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, it demonstrates that it is at the extreme tip of Europe only in geographical terms.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock with her portuguese counterpart João Gomes Cravinho
Article

A looted history, a self-determined present: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Nigeria

With 218 million people, 500 languages and more than 400 ethnic groups, Nigeria is undoubtedly one of the most diverse countries on the African continent. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is visiting the country from 18 to 20 December. She is taking with her a very special treasure.

In Abuja Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, together with Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Claudia Roth have returned the first 20 Benin bronzes from five German collections to Nigeria.
Article

Visiting one-sixth of the world: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to India

At the start of India’s G20 Presidency, Foreign Minister Baerbock is visiting to New Delhi on her first official visit from 4 to 6 December. As well as intensifying bilateral relations, the focus will be on key global issues such as containing the climate crisis and preserving the rules-based order. 

Foreign Minister Baerbock with ther indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Article

2022 was a difficult year for the OSCE: How the organisation is responding to Russia’s obstructionist policy and why supporting the work of the OSCE is worthwhile

Before the meeting of the OSCE foreign ministers in Łódź, let us take a look at the work of the OSCE, Russia’s obstructionist policy and the value that the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe offers to the world.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock OSCE general secretary Helga Schmid at the meeting of the OSCE foreign ministers in Łódź
Article

The 5th meeting of NATO foreign ministers is taking place in Bucharest: What is on today’s agenda?

Moscow attacks Ukraine’s energy supply. As a result, millions of people are cut off from electricity and water. Today, NATO foreign ministers are discussing their support for Ukraine and how NATO can strengthen the alliance’s own security against Russia. 

Flags of NATO and Germany
Article

Paying a visit to our closest friend: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Paris

In France, it’s known as the couple franco-allemand – whereas in Germany, it’s referred to as the Franco-German engine. But these terms mean the same thing, namely that no two countries enjoy closer cooperation and friendship than do France and Germany.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her french counterpart Catherine Collona at the College et Lycee public Montaigne in Paris
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Caught in the middle – or a bridge between Russia, China and Europe? The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has left the countries of Central Asia in a difficult position. Read on to find out why Foreign Minister Baerbock is visiting the region now in particular.

Foreign Minister Baerbock meets her kazakh counterpart Muchtar Tileuberdi in Astana.
Article

Sanctions against Iran and help for Ukraine: EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Today, Foreign Minister Baerbock is at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. On the agenda are Ukraine, Iran, EU-China relations and EU climate policy. Read on to find out what specific decisions are set to be made.

EU building in Luxembourg with flags in the front
Article

We stand together with Ukraine: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Warsaw

Today, on the Day of German Unity, Foreign Minister Baerbock is heading for Warsaw. Her trip is to focus on joint support for Ukraine, as well as on bilateral relations.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with her polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau in Warsaw
Article

77th General Assembly of the United Nations: The world convenes for the summit

Representatives of almost all countries of the world are currently gathering for this year’s 77th UN General Assembly in order to find joint solutions for global problems. Federal Chancellor Scholz and Foreign Minister Baerbock will represent Germany in New York

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the UN General Assembly
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock attends the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Prague (Gymnich meeting)

At the next twice-yearly informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, known as the Gymnich meeting, discussions will focus on EU‑Africa relations as well as the EU’s further response to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Baerbock attends the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Prague (Gymnich meeting)
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock to visit Morocco and Denmark

Deepening bilateral cooperation is the focus of the Foreign Minister’s first official visits to Morocco and Denmark.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and her Moroccan counterpart Bourita
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock visits Greece and Turkey

This first official visit to the important NATO partners Greece and Turkey is taking place against the backdrop of Russia’s brutal war of aggression in Ukraine. Her trip to the close EU partner Greece will also focus on exchanges with refugees and commemorating the victims of Nazi atrocities.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and her counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu at a press conference in Istanbul
Article

Together in Europe – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Foreign Minister Baerbock is visiting Prague and Bratislava today. The focus of her visit is on Europe’s robust response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, solidarity in action with the people of Ukraine and close coordination for an even stronger European Union that is fit for the future.

Oldtown of Prague
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Romania: support for Moldova

Foreign Minister Baerbock will be in Bucharest on Friday (15 July), where she will participate in the second Moldova Support Conference. Other topics of discussion during her visit to Romania will be German-Romanian cooperation and the global grain crisis.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Moldova Conference in Bucharest
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock’s first trip to Asia: Focus on the climate crisis and security policy

The G20 Foreign Ministers are meeting in Bali on 7 and 8 July. Why geopolitical issues and the climate crisis are playing a key role at the meeting and how Foreign Minister Baerbock is strengthening partnerships in the fight against the climate crisis during her trip to Asia.

Foreign Minister Baerbock is visiting Palau
Article

NATO’s new Strategic Concept

The new Strategic Concept adopted at the NATO Summit is designed to ensure NATO remains fit for the future. It deals with the threat posed by Russia as well as with further issues such as the challenges posed by climate change and the importance of gender perspectives for the security of us all.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock with the Spanish Minister of Defence Margarita Robles and Irene Fellin, Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security (v.r. n.li.)
Article

Germany stands in solidarity with Ukraine – Foreign Minister Baerbock in Kyiv

Foreign Minister Baerbock travelled to Kyiv today. She began her trip by visiting the town of Bucha. Later in the day, she held political talks with President Zelensky and others. Baerbock emphasised: “Ukraine can count on our support – not just in military terms, and not just today.”

the foreign minister talking to the prosecutor general of Ukraine
Article

Rethinking Europe’s security – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the Baltic states

Foreign Minister Baerbock will be visiting the three Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania from 20 to 22 April. In view of recent events, the trip is inevitably being held under the shadow of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

Four foreign ministers smiling into the camera surrounded by yellow pinwheel windmills
Article

#UnitingforPeace – Foreign Minister Baerbock addresses the UN General Assembly

Russia is waging a brutal war in Ukraine and is inflicting immense suffering on the Ukrainian people. Germany is working together with its international partners to ensure that the largest possible number of countries voice their opposition to this war and call for an immediate ceasefire.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaking at the UN General Assembly
Article

Coordination on the Russia crisis

Russia’s recognition of the independence of Ukrainian territories is a violation of international law. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock hold talks today (22 february) in Paris with her EU and G7 colleagues. Joint far-reaching sanctions against Russia will now be initiated.

People sitting around a conference desk, discussing, wearing face masks
Article

Strong German-Spanish cooperation and coordination on current crises: Foreign Minister Baerbock’s first official visit to Madrid

Today Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is paying her first official visit to Spain. Germany and Spain cooperate closely on European and foreign policy. This year, the two countries intend to take this partnership to a new level.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with her spanish counterpart Albares, flags of Germany and Spain in the back
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock makes her first official trip to the Middle East

From 9 to 12 February, Foreign Minister Baerbock is making her first trip to the Middle East as Foreign Minister. The Minister is to travel first to Israel and the Palestinian territories, followed by Jordan and Egypt.

Foreign Minister Baerbock lays a wreath with flowers next to a fire to remember the Holocaust victims
Article

Support for Ukraine at a challenging time

Foreign Minister Baerbock is visiting Ukraine from 7 to 8 February. In Kyiv, political talks with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister are on the agenda. She will then travel to the “contact line” to gain a first-hand impression of the security and humanitarian situation there.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Ukraine
Article

First official visits to Kyiv and Moscow in difficult times

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is continuing her travels on 17 and 18 January with her first official visits to Ukraine and Russia.

City view of Moscow
Article

Foreign Minister Baerbock’s first official visit to Rome

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will make her first official visit to Italy on 10 January. While there, she will among other things participate in a webinar discussion on “A green revival for a political Europe”.

Two people talking, wearing face masks
Article

A strong commitment to nuclear disarmament: Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Stockholm Initiative in Sweden

Germany seeks to take on a leading role in bolstering international disarmament initiatives. As part of these efforts, Foreign Minister Baerbock is joining the Swedish Foreign Minister Linde in the country’s capital today to co‑host the Stockholm group’s fifth Ministerial Meeting.

People sitting in a conference room, more participants online, visible on a big screen in the back
Article

Strengthening Europe! Foreign Minister Baerbock goes to Brussels for the second time in under a week

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will travel to Brussels today to take part in her first Foreign Affairs Council, the monthly meeting of EU foreign ministers, on Monday (13 December).

view from the mont des arts to the city centre of Brussels
Article

G7 Foreign Ministers in the birthplace of the Beatles

The UK is concluding its G7 Presidency with a second meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers and Development Ministers in Liverpool. Germany will hold the Presidency in 2022 and present its priorities at the forthcoming meeting.

Three women having a conversation. flags in the background
Article

First official visits by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

On the day of her inauguration, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will undertake her first official trip abroad to Paris, Brussels and Warsaw.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets her French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian 
The Federal Foreign Minister's travels
Top of page