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Good talks in #Brunei with my counterpart Erywan Yusof and with Minister of Defence II Halbi Yussof on strengthening bilateral relations, #ASEAN’s role for stability and prosperity and #UN peacekeeping. We agree: a stable international order based on rules is essential – for all states.
February 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
We condemn the armed attacks on two villages in western #Nigeria, which left more than 160 people dead. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims & the survivors. 🇩🇪 continues to support security & stability in 🇳🇬 e.g. with the advisory group of the German armed forces.
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We condemn the armed attacks on two villages in western #Nigeria, which left more than 160 people dead. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims & the survivors. 🇩🇪 continues to support security & stability in 🇳🇬 e.g. with the advisory group of the German armed forces.
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Valuable exchange with Ministers @timayres-minister.bsky.social & Don Farrell. There is huge potential in 🇩🇪 & 🇦🇺 partnership, especially in the area of economy & trade. In times of global uncertainty, diversification and development of resilient supply chains are more important than ever. 1/2
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Valuable exchange with Ministers @timayres-minister.bsky.social & Don Farrell. There is huge potential in 🇩🇪 & 🇦🇺 partnership, especially in the area of economy & trade. In times of global uncertainty, diversification and development of resilient supply chains are more important than ever. 1/2
Australia & Germany have been close friends for many decades & and expanded strategic partners since 2021. We stand up for common values, freedom, democracy & a stable global order based on rules. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/3)
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Australia & Germany have been close friends for many decades & and expanded strategic partners since 2021. We stand up for common values, freedom, democracy & a stable global order based on rules. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/3)
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Thank you, @senatorwong.bsky.social, for the trustful & in-depth exchange. 🇩🇪 & 🇦🇺 are reliable strategic partners – defending #multilateralism, boosting prosperity and working together for #security in Europe & the Indo-Pacific. Australia’s support to #Ukraine is much valued.
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Thank you, @senatorwong.bsky.social, for the trustful & in-depth exchange. 🇩🇪 & 🇦🇺 are reliable strategic partners – defending #multilateralism, boosting prosperity and working together for #security in Europe & the Indo-Pacific. Australia’s support to #Ukraine is much valued.
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I greatly value the warm and substantive talks in #Tonga with Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua and Foreign Minister, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala. For Pacific island states, international solidarity and a rules-based order are essential. 🇩🇪🤝🇹🇴 1/2
February 4, 2026 at 11:29 AM
I greatly value the warm and substantive talks in #Tonga with Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua and Foreign Minister, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala. For Pacific island states, international solidarity and a rules-based order are essential. 🇩🇪🤝🇹🇴 1/2
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I am deeply honored by the audience with His Majesty, King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of #Tonga. Over 150 years of German-Tongan friendship & 50 years of diplomatic relations reflect trust, respect and shared responsibility – especially in challenging times for the #Pacific. 🇩🇪🇹🇴
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 AM
The smallest and most vulnerable countries suffer the most during geopolitical upheavals. Germany is a reliable partner in these times – also for #Tonga and the other Pacific island states. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/2)
February 4, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The smallest and most vulnerable countries suffer the most during geopolitical upheavals. Germany is a reliable partner in these times – also for #Tonga and the other Pacific island states. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/2)
Today we are celebrating a very special occasion: Germany 🇩🇪 and Niue 🇳🇺 are formally establishing diplomatic relations. For a foreign minister, this is anything but routine. It is a great honour for me. @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/4
February 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Today we are celebrating a very special occasion: Germany 🇩🇪 and Niue 🇳🇺 are formally establishing diplomatic relations. For a foreign minister, this is anything but routine. It is a great honour for me. @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/4
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A historic moment and a great honor for me as Foreign Minister. Today Germany 🇩🇪 and Niue 🇳🇺 establish diplomatic relations. Thank you, Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi. Together we stand for climate responsibility & a partnership that gives every state, big or small, a voice.
February 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
A historic moment and a great honor for me as Foreign Minister. Today Germany 🇩🇪 and Niue 🇳🇺 establish diplomatic relations. Thank you, Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi. Together we stand for climate responsibility & a partnership that gives every state, big or small, a voice.
New Zealand is one of our closest partners in the Pacific family & a good friend. We have built a true partnership of shared values. We are committed to #democracy, freedom & a global order based on rules & #multilateralism. 👉diplo.de/2754626 @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/4)
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM
New Zealand is one of our closest partners in the Pacific family & a good friend. We have built a true partnership of shared values. We are committed to #democracy, freedom & a global order based on rules & #multilateralism. 👉diplo.de/2754626 @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/4)
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Even 18,000 km apart, close partners don’t need geographic proximity. I very much value the trustful exchange with Winston Peters in his home region. 🇩🇪🇳🇿 We share democratic values, support 🇺🇦, protect #Antarctica & work for #multilateralism, resilient supply chains & stability.
February 3, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Even 18,000 km apart, close partners don’t need geographic proximity. I very much value the trustful exchange with Winston Peters in his home region. 🇩🇪🇳🇿 We share democratic values, support 🇺🇦, protect #Antarctica & work for #multilateralism, resilient supply chains & stability.
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Thank you, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for the trustful exchange which I greatly appreciate. 🇩🇪🇳🇿 Germany & New Zealand are united by trust, shared values and a strong commitment to democracy, international law & a stable international order – in the Indo-#Pacific & in #Europe.
February 3, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Thank you, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for the trustful exchange which I greatly appreciate. 🇩🇪🇳🇿 Germany & New Zealand are united by trust, shared values and a strong commitment to democracy, international law & a stable international order – in the Indo-#Pacific & in #Europe.
The opening of the #Rafah border crossing marks a significant step in the implementation of the 20-point plan, allowing the medical treatment of the sick and injured abroad. We remain committed to opening more crossings for the movement of goods. 👉 diplo.de/2754716
Federal Foreign Office statement on the opening of the Rafah border crossing for passenger traffic
A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (2 February 2026) on the opening of the Rafah border crossing for passenger traffic: As of today, the Rafah border crossing&h...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The opening of the #Rafah border crossing marks a significant step in the implementation of the 20-point plan, allowing the medical treatment of the sick and injured abroad. We remain committed to opening more crossings for the movement of goods. 👉 diplo.de/2754716
Singapore is a highly valued strategic partner in a strategically important region. We want to build on our bilateral partnership & strengthen our engagement in the Indo-Pacific. I greatly appreciate 🇸🇬 support for our goal to upgrade our partnership with ASEAN. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/4)
February 2, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Singapore is a highly valued strategic partner in a strategically important region. We want to build on our bilateral partnership & strengthen our engagement in the Indo-Pacific. I greatly appreciate 🇸🇬 support for our goal to upgrade our partnership with ASEAN. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/4)
The EU lists the #IRGC as what they are: a terrorist organisation. This decision sends a strong political signal to #Iran. We stand with the Iranian people. We stand for humanity - and against oppression. @aussenminister.diplo.de
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January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The EU lists the #IRGC as what they are: a terrorist organisation. This decision sends a strong political signal to #Iran. We stand with the Iranian people. We stand for humanity - and against oppression. @aussenminister.diplo.de
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Attacks on civilians on trains are yet another low point in Putin's cruelty in his war of aggression against #Ukraine. Russia must finally agree to a ceasefire and serious negotiations. We continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
January 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Attacks on civilians on trains are yet another low point in Putin's cruelty in his war of aggression against #Ukraine. Russia must finally agree to a ceasefire and serious negotiations. We continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
#Syria: In a joint statement, 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸 call upon all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire and to exercise their utmost restraint. We urge all external parties to join us in pursuit of peace and de-escalation of violence. Full statement 👉 diplo.de/2753604
Joint Statement by France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States following a meeting of French Foreign Minister Jean Noël Barrot, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, German Mi...
We welcome the 15-day extension of the ceasefire between the Syrian Government Forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces announced on 24 January. We call upon all parties to strictly adhere to the&helli...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:52 PM
#Syria: In a joint statement, 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸 call upon all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire and to exercise their utmost restraint. We urge all external parties to join us in pursuit of peace and de-escalation of violence. Full statement 👉 diplo.de/2753604
@aussenminister.diplo.de: The return of Ran Gvili’s remains to #Israel is a great relief. 843 days after the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, the last hostage has come home. May his family and friends now be able to say their goodbyes in dignity.
Die Rückkehr des Leichnams von Ran Gvili nach #Israel ist eine große Erleichterung. 843 Tage nach dem Terrorangriff vom 7. Oktober 2023 ist der letzte Verschleppte wieder zu Hause. Mögen sich Angehörige und Freunde nun in Würde von ihm verabschieden können.
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM
@aussenminister.diplo.de: The return of Ran Gvili’s remains to #Israel is a great relief. 843 days after the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, the last hostage has come home. May his family and friends now be able to say their goodbyes in dignity.
Together with #Sweden 🇸🇪, we are assisting #Ukraine — also by increasing pressure on #Russia. We are working jointly on the 20th EU sanctions package, further targeting Russian energy exports, financial flows and the #shadowfleet. @aussenminister.diplo.de with Maria Stenergard 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Together with #Sweden 🇸🇪, we are assisting #Ukraine — also by increasing pressure on #Russia. We are working jointly on the 20th EU sanctions package, further targeting Russian energy exports, financial flows and the #shadowfleet. @aussenminister.diplo.de with Maria Stenergard 1/2
Thank you for the warm welcome in #Riga, @baibabraze.bsky.social The friendship between #Latvia and #Germany is based on trust; we cooperate closely in business & culture. Above all, setting the same priorities in #EU & #NATO unites us. @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/3
January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome in #Riga, @baibabraze.bsky.social The friendship between #Latvia and #Germany is based on trust; we cooperate closely in business & culture. Above all, setting the same priorities in #EU & #NATO unites us. @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/3
#Info: Live from +/- 17:15 CET - Joint Press Conference with @aussenminister.diplo.de and Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard in Stockholm 🇸🇪 👇 m.youtube.com/channel/UCTC...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
#Info: Live from +/- 17:15 CET - Joint Press Conference with @aussenminister.diplo.de and Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard in Stockholm 🇸🇪 👇 m.youtube.com/channel/UCTC...
Latvia 🇱🇻 knows what it means to fight for #freedom. #Latvia has cautioned against Russia’s aggression - even before 🇷🇺 attacked #Ukraine 🇺🇦. @latvianmfa.bsky.social @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Latvia 🇱🇻 knows what it means to fight for #freedom. #Latvia has cautioned against Russia’s aggression - even before 🇷🇺 attacked #Ukraine 🇺🇦. @latvianmfa.bsky.social @aussenminister.diplo.de 1/2
#Info: Live from +/- 11:50 CET - Joint Press Conference with @aussenminister.diplo.de and Latvian foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social in Riga 🇱🇻 👇 www.youtube.com/live/-H6m1-5...
🔴LIVE Joint Press Conference of the Foreign Ministers of Latvia and Germany
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January 26, 2026 at 10:35 AM
#Info: Live from +/- 11:50 CET - Joint Press Conference with @aussenminister.diplo.de and Latvian foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social in Riga 🇱🇻 👇 www.youtube.com/live/-H6m1-5...
The Iranian regime is trying to cover up its crimes – through internet blackouts, disinformation campaigns, and repression. But it will not succeed. Today, the UN Human Rights Council convenes, at the initiative of Germany and close partners.1/2
January 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The Iranian regime is trying to cover up its crimes – through internet blackouts, disinformation campaigns, and repression. But it will not succeed. Today, the UN Human Rights Council convenes, at the initiative of Germany and close partners.1/2