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For a peaceful future for Syria: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Turkey

Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Ankara to talk with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on 20 December. The focus of her trip is the peace process in Syria.

City view of Ankara
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In Valletta, Foreign Minister Baerbock will lobby for a strong OSCE that is capable of action

On 5 and 6 December, the Foreign Ministers of the OSCE will meet in Malta. The focus of the meeting is on the situation in Ukraine. Read on to find out how Germany is working within the OSCE to secure progress towards maintaining security and stability in Europe.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the  OSCE Ministerial Council
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An anchor of security in turbulent geopolitical times – Foreign Minister Baerbock attends the NATO meeting in Brussels

In light of Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, NATO remains our most important guarantee of security for us in Germany. Read on to learn more about the meeting in Brussels.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the NATO meeting in Brussels
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Diplomacy in turbulent times: Foreign Minister Baerbock’s working visit to Beijing

Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to the People’s Republic of China for the second time, to hold a strategic dialogue with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on 2 December.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
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Team-based crisis diplomacy: Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Fiuggi for the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting

In the wake of the US elections, the G7 Foreign Ministers will be discussing support for Ukraine. For us, it is clear that we want to continue to take a joint stand for the security of Ukraine – and, in doing so, for our own security. To this end, Europe must assume more responsibility for security.

The “family photo” of the G7 Foreign Ministers
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Working together to preserve a world worth living in – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the 29th Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku

Transitioning away from fossil fuels, expanding renewable energies, providing climate finance – at COP29, the international community is negotiating concrete steps for tackling the climate crisis. Foreign Minister Baerbock is taking over as Germany’s chief negotiator in the final phase.

29th Climate Change Conference in Baku
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Europe United: EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels to discuss the situation in Ukraine and in the Middle East

In their first meeting after the elections in the US, EU Foreign Ministers are today discussing support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. It is clear to the EU that Europe must now take a joint stand for the security of Ukraine – and, in doing so, for our own security as well.

Foreign Minister Baerbock speaks with the Foreign Ministers of Lithuania and Denmark, Gabrielius Landsbergis and Lars Løkke Rasmussen
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Nearly 1000 days of war and terror, but also nearly 1000 days of courage and humanity – Foreign Minister Baerbock is once again visiting Ukraine

It is the Foreign Minister’s eighth visit since Russia launched its war of aggression against all of Ukraine. Read on to learn more about her trip.

Foreign Minister Baerbock during der visit of the Bakhmut Hub in Chernihiv 
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Key partner in the Indo-Pacific region – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the seventh Indo-German Intergovernmental Consultations

The world’s most populous country, the fifth-largest economy and a key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific: Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling with Federal Chancellor Scholz and other members of the Cabinet to New Delhi for the seventh Indo-German Intergovernmental Consultations.

German-Indian intergovernmental consultations
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Crisis diplomacy: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Lebanon and Paris

For the twelfth time since Hamas’ terrorist attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to the Middle East. Afterwards, she will travel on to Paris to take part in a conference on Lebanon organised by France.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock talking to Nabih Berri, President of the Lebanese Parliament
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Supporting Moldova together on its path to EU membership

Putin was determined to destabilise Moldova. In fact, he achieved the opposite as Moldova is now on the path to EU membership. Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Chisinau for the 5th Ministerial Conference of the Moldova Partnership Platform.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock talking with Moldova's President Maia Sandu
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Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Paris on 2 September to attend the Paralympic Games

The European summer of sport that brought together athletes from around the world has entered its final stage, with the Paralympic Games following on from the Olympics in Paris.

Foreign Minister Baerbock visits the Paralympians in the Ukrainian house in the Olympic village in Paris
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EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels to discuss the situation in Ukraine and in the Middle East

Following the summer break, the EU Foreign Ministers are today discussing support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. For the first time in five years, the Turkish Foreign Minister will be present. Click here to find out more.

Foreign Minister Baerbock meets EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels 
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Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Paris on 1 and 2 August for political talks and to attend the Olympic Games

Germany and France could not be closer friends and partners in Europe. Together with her French counterpart Stéphane Séjourné, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will be considering in Paris how we can cooperate to tackle international challenges and crises.

Foreign Minister Baerbock meets her French counterpart Stéphane Séjourné in Paris
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Engaging with the public on foreign policy – Foreign Minister Baerbock starts her summer tour through Germany

From 25 to 31 July, Foreign Minister Baerbock will be travelling to Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, North Rhine-Westphalia and Thuringia. Read on to learn more about the tour.

Foreign Minister Baerbock visits a training centre for skilled trade in Bochum
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Final EU Foreign Affairs Council before the summer focuses on Ukraine and the Middle East

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels today to discuss the situation in the Middle East and further support for Ukraine. A full agenda awaits Foreign Minister Baerbock - click here to find out more.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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Visiting partners and friends: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire

“Capital”, “religion”, “language”, “map” – those are the words that Germans most commonly search for on Google together with “Senegal” and “Côte d’Ivoire”. But these two democracies on the western coast of Africa have so much more to offer.

Foreign Minister Baerbock meets her Senegalese counterpart Yacine Fall in Dakar
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Non‑stop diplomacy: Foreign Minister Baerbock makes another trip to Israel, the Palestinian territories and Lebanon

In the Middle East, there is growing concern about an unintended escalation between the pro‑Iranian Hezbollah militia group and Israel. The Minister’s talks will address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the release of the hostages and the prospects for a two‑state solution.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Herzliya Security Conference in Tel Aviv
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Ukraine, the Middle East, Georgia and the Western Balkans – a full agenda at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

As the EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg today, they have a particularly full agenda. Read on for more details on what Foreign Minister Baerbock and Minister of State Lührmann will be discussing.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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Seasoned partners in the North and the East: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the Council of the Baltic Sea States near Helsinki

The Council of the Baltic Sea States is one of the lesser known international formats – yet it is a strong alliance of partners with shared values, particularly since Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Find out here what is on the agenda for Foreign Minister Baerbock in Helsinki.

Council of the Baltic Sea States, work session
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Final spurt before the NATO Summit in Washington: Informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Prague

On 31 May, NATO Foreign Ministers are meeting in Prague. Their agenda will focus on getting ready for the Washington Summit in July and NATO’s support for Ukraine.

Crucial for Europe’s security: NATO
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The Middle East, Georgia and the situation in Ukraine are the focus of the May session of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

The agenda for today’s monthly meeting of Foreign Minister Baerbock and her EU colleagues in Brussels is long. Read on to find out more about the topics being discussed.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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Working together for Europe – Foreign Minister Baerbock welcomes her French and Polish counterparts for the Weimar Triangle meeting

Following the change of government in Poland, the Weimar Triangle moved into the new year with great momentum. Today, at their second meeting of this year, Germany, France and Poland want to maintain this momentum and draw up a new agenda for a stronger and more geopolitical EU.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her French and Polish counterparts Radosław Sikorski and Stéphane Séjourné at a meeting of the Weimar Triangle in Weimar
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“Putin, in his imperial delusion, sought to grab Ukraine. Instead, he has allied it firmly with Europe.” – Foreign Minister Baerbock visits Ukraine once again

On 21 May, Foreign Minister Baerbock arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for another visit. Read more to discover why the Minister’s visit comes at such a crucial moment.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and Herman Halushchenko, Ukraine's Energy Minister, visiting a power plant destroyed in a Russian missile attack
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75 years of the Council of Europe – working together to promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Strasbourg to visit the Council of Europe, which is marking its 75th anniversary this year. As the oldest European intergovernmental organisation, the Council of Europe has stood for human rights, democracy and the rule of law like no other since 1949.

Lettering at hr Strasbourg opera on behalf of 75 years of the Council of Europe
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Australia, New Zealand, Fiji: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the crucial Indo-Pacific region

In spite of the more than 15,000 kilometres that lie between Germany and Australia and New Zealand, the countries are partners with shared values. From 1 to 7 May, Foreign Minister Baerbock is visiting Adelaide and Auckland, and from there she will travel on to Suva, the capital of Fiji.

Return-to-Country Ceremony bringing four artefacts back to the Kaurna people in Adelaide, 03.05.2024. On the left Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock
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Support for Ukraine and Middle East crisis diplomacy – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting today in Luxembourg for the Foreign Affairs Council. On the agenda: Russia’s war against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and in the Sudan.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg
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A week of crisis diplomacy: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Capri for the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting

With the Iranian attack on Israel at the weekend, the conflict in the Middle East threatens to spread. The G7 talks will focus on how to stop the escalation spiralling further and prevent a conflagration from taking hold. Find out here what else is on the agenda.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Capri
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Solidarity and political talks: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Israel once again

With its major attack on Israel last Saturday, Iran has brought the Middle East to the brink. Following Israel’s successful defensive measures, the aim now is to prevent a conflagration from taking hold in the region.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock having talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Keeping the Sudan on the agenda: Germany, France and the EU organise an international conference

Foreign Minister Baerbock, her French counterpart Séjourné and the EU want to use an international conference to mobilise international assistance for the suffering people in the Sudan and inject new momentum into mediation efforts in the civil war.

Foreign Minister Baerbock in the Gorom refugee camp (South Sudan, 26 January 2024)
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“One for all, and all for one”: Foreign Minister Baerbock at the NATO meeting in Brussels

This Thursday, NATO is celebrating its 75th anniversary. In light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the Alliance remains a vital guarantee of security for us in Germany, too. Read on to learn more about the meeting in Brussels.

Flags of the member states at the entrance of the NATO headquarters in Brussels
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For an immediate humanitarian pause which leads to a permanent ceasefire: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to the Middle East once again

Foreign Minister Baerbock is in the region for the seventh time from 24 to 26 March. Her schedule consists of talks in Egypt, Israel and the Palestinian territories. The crisis in the Middle East requires full-on shuttle diplomacy.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in the New Administrative Capital in Egypt
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Determined and united in times of crisis – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels today for the Foreign Affairs Council. On the agenda are Russia’s war against Ukraine and the situation in Belarus as well as in the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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Enlarging and strengthening Europe – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

The six Western Balkan countries are right at the heart of Europe. Given the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, pushing ahead with enlargement is especially important for the EU, but for enlargement to happen the candidate countries have to engage in reform.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro 
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Striving for progress: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Geneva for the Human Rights Council

Around the world, international human rights protection is experiencing almost unprecedented pressure. That is precisely why the Human Rights Council is so important at this time. You can see what is on the agenda for Foreign Minister Baerbock today as the 55th session here gets underway.

Palais des Nations in Geneva, the second-largest UN centre after New York
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“As long as you need us:” Foreign Minister Baerbock visits Ukraine on the anniversary of the start of Russia’s war of aggression

For two years, Putin has been striving to break Ukraine with bombs. We as the international community have never been more united in standing alongside Ukraine. On the anniversary of the start of the war of aggression, there can only be one place for Foreign Minister Baerbock to visit.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba silently commemorate the victims of Russia’s attack against Ukraine at the Ukrainian Orthodox Transfiguration Cathedral in Soborna Square in Odesa. 
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Trip by Foreign Minister Baerbock to the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro and the United Nations in New York

On 21-22 February, the G20 Foreign Ministers are meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Afterwards Annalena Baerbock will travel on to New York, where the second anniversary of the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will be on the United Nations agenda. Read on to find out more about the trip.

Foreign Minister Analena Baerbock talking to the UN General Assembly
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Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels: Go-ahead for EU mission in the Red Sea and support for Ukraine two years after the start of the war

The situation in the Middle East, support for Ukraine two years after the start of the war, the Sahel – Foreign Minister Baerbock and her EU colleagues face a full agenda for their meeting in Brussels. Read on to find out more about the topics being discussed.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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Munich Security Conference – from “lose-lose” to “win-win”

Foreign Minister Baerbock will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference on 16 and 17 February 2024. The theme chosen by the organisers this year is “Lose-Lose?”. Read more about this motto and about the topics the Foreign Minister will focus on here.

Meeting of the G7 Foreign Ministers during the 60th Munich Security Conference
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Political talks in the midst of a conflict that knows nothing but dilemmas – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Israel again

Foreign Minister Baerbock is to visit Israel again from 14 to 15 February. It is her fifth trip there since Hamas’ despicable terrorist attack.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Generating ideas and impetus for Europe: Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Weimar Triangle meeting

France, Germany and Poland have worked together for more than 30 years in the Weimar Triangle format. Foreign Minister Baerbock is today travelling to a meeting in France with her French and Polish counterparts.

Foreign Ministers Annalena Baerbock, Stéphane Séjourné (France) and Radosław Sikorski (Poland) at their press conference
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Working for an end to the violence in the Sudan: Annalena Baerbock travels to East Africa

“The forgotten war” is how many newspapers describe the brutal power struggle between two generals in the Sudan. On 25 and 26 January, Foreign Minister Baerbock is in Kenya and South Sudan for talks aimed at bolstering efforts to promote dialogue, stability and peace.

Foreign Minister Baerbock visiting the UNHCR refugee settlement Gorom in South Sudan. 
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Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels: Focus on the situation in the Middle East and support for Ukraine

Foreign Minister Baerbock will meet with her EU counterparts in Brussels today to discuss issues including the situation in the Middle East. In this context she will also exchange views with foreign ministers from the region.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with her new Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
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Southeast Asia – region of the future: dangerous tensions in the South China Sea and opportunities in the economic powerhouse of the world

Southeast Asia is a hothouse of economic dynamism. This means there are tremendous opportunities for German business. At the same time, territorial disputes in the South China Sea are a cause of tension. Keep reading for more about the key issues on Foreign Minister Baerbock’s trip to the region.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and Malaysia's newly appointed Foreign Minister Mohamad Hassan
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Preventing escalation in the region: Foreign Minister Baerbock to travel to the Middle East once again

Three months after the brutal attack by the terrorist organisation Hamas on 7 October, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is once again heading to the region. Read on to find out more about the trip.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Rafah Border Crossing between Egypt an the Gaza Strip
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In the “land of a thousand hills” – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Rwanda

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will be in Rwanda from 17 to 19 December for the opening of the first mRNA vaccine plant. Talks with her counterpart and representatives of civil society are also on the agenda.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and her Rwandan counterpart Vincent Biruta
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For more ambition and greater solidarity in the climate crisis – Foreign Minister Baerbock at COP28 in Dubai

At the 28th Climate Change Conference in Dubai, which runs until 12 December, the international community is negotiating concrete steps for tackling the climate crisis. Foreign Minister Baerbock will now take over as Germany’s chief negotiator in the final phase. Find out more here.

COP 28
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Strengthening Europe together: Foreign Minister Baerbock visits Slovenia

Slovenia and Germany are close partners within the European Union who stand together in times of crisis, too. Foreign Minister Baerbock is now travelling to Ljubljana. Read on to learn more about her visit.

Foreign Minister Baerbock during a press conference with her Slovenian counterpart Tanja Fajon in Ljubljana
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Pulling together despite attempts at obstruction to ensure the OSCE is fit for the future

Important decisions on the Chairpersonship and key positions are on the agenda of the OSCE Ministerial Council. Russia is blocking and paralysing the organisation. You can find out here why the OSCE needs us, why we need it and what we are doing to ensure that it can carry on its work.

Cityscape of Skopje, North Macedonia with the logo of the OSCE Ministerial Council
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Autumn meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels

The Foreign Ministers have a wide-ranging agenda for their two‑day meeting: they will be discussing issues ranging from preparations for the anniversary summit to the situation in the Western Balkans. In addition, the NATO‑Ukraine Council is meeting at foreign minister level for the first time.

Flags of the member states at the entrance of the NATO headquarters in Brussels 
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Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels: Focus on the situation in the Middle East, Ukraine and the Western Balkans

Foreign Minister Baerbock will meet with her EU counterparts in Brussels on Monday to discuss issues including the situation in the Middle East. A meeting with the Foreign Ministers from the Western Balkan countries is scheduled for the afternoon.

Foreign Minister Baerbock next to flags of the EU member states
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Using all channels of communication: Foreign Minister Baerbock sets off once again for the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel ans the Palestinian territories are the destinations on the Foreign Minister’s third trip to the Middle East since 7 October. Read on to learn more about the trip.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates
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Close partners in times of crisis: G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tokyo

Coordination within the Group of Seven – all strong democracies with shared values – is more important than ever in times of dangerous conflicts. Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to the Japanese capital. Read on to learn more about the meeting.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock sitting at a table with the G7 Foreign Ministers
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For a peaceful and economically successful Southern Caucasus – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Armenia and Azerbaijan

The people of Armenia and Azerbaijan are hoping for peace after decades of conflicts. Read on to find out what the Foreign Minister’s visit to the Southern Caucasus will focus on and how Germany and Europe can provide support.

Foreign Minister Baerbock visiting the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA)
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Diplomatic efforts focus on the situation in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to the EU Foreign Affairs Council and to New York

Foreign Minister Baerbock will meet with her EU counterparts in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss issues including the situation in the Middle East. On Tuesday, she will then speak about the Middle East at the UN Security Council in New York.

Foreign MinisterAnnalena Baerbock speaking to the UN Security Council
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Foreign Minister Baerbock to travel once again to the Middle East

Following her trip to Israel and Egypt last week, the Foreign Minister is heading to the Middle East once more. Read on to learn more about the visit.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Jordananian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi
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Germany will continue to stand by the Republic of Moldova

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is travelling to Chisinau to attend the fourth conference of the Moldova Support Platform.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the opening session of the fourth conference of the Moldova Support Platform
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Solidarity and crisis diplomacy – Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Israel

On 13 October, Foreign Minister Baerbock travelled to Israel, before travelling on to Egypt at short notice a day later, amid the fallout from the Hamas terror attack.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock upon her departure for Tel Aviv
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Moving closer to the EU against a backdrop of new tensions – Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Tirana for the Western Balkans conference

On 6 October, Foreign Minister Baerbock will be attending the meeting of foreign ministers as part of the Berlin Process with the countries of the Western Balkans, which is being held in Tirana. Read on to find out about the aims of the conference and why it is even more important this year.

Western Balkans conference in Tirana
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Europe travels to Kyiv – Foreign Minister Baerbock attends the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Ukraine

Today the EU Foreign Ministers are gathering for the first time for an informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Kyiv. Find out more about which issues are on the agenda.

Family foto at the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Ukraine
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The world is meeting at the East River ‒ Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the 78th United Nations General Assembly

Representatives of almost every country in the world gather for the UN General Assembly each September. “Team Deutschland” will be represented this year by Federal Chancellor Scholz, Foreign Minister Baerbock and Federal Ministers Schulze and Lemke. Find out here what is on the agenda.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the UN General Assembly
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Out of many, one – Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to the United States

Whether town twinning, school exchanges, business cooperation or joint training for fighter pilots, there is no country with which we Europeans have closer relations than with the United States.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets her US-American counterpart Antony Blinken
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The situation in the Sahel region and support for Ukraine – a Gymnich meeting in Toledo

Today, Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to an informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Toledo, Spain. Her Spanish counterpart, Albares Bueno, and the High Representative of the EU, Josep Borrell, will be hosting the gathering, which is being held in what is known as the Gymnich format.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the Gymnich meeting in Toledo, Spain
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Ukraine, Turkey, economic security – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in July

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels on Thursday (20 July). Topics include further support for Ukraine, EU-Turkey relations, economic security and new sanctions. Find out more about which issues are on the agenda.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and EU High Representative Josep Borrell at the EU Foreign Affairs Council
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#GemeinsamStark Tour of Germany: Dialogue with Foreign Minister Baerbock

Foreign Minister Baerbock is meeting with members of the public, companies and associations across Germany from 13 to 21 July. The aim is to hear what they have to say and to work on solutions together. For only together can we be strong – as a country and as a society.

In Chemnitz, Foreign Minister Baerbock and Wladimir Klitschko talked to the people about the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine
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Foreign Minister Baerbock in New York – working together for a strong International Criminal Court

The Rome Statute forms the basis for the work of the International Criminal Court. On the occasion of its 25th anniversary in New York, Foreign Minister Baerbock will praise what it has achieved while calling for it to be developed further.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the session of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Ukraine
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NATO Summit 2023 in Lithuania

The NATO Heads of State and Government are meeting in Vilnius on 11 and 12 July. Federal Chancellor Scholz will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Baerbock and Defence Minister Pistorius. While there are a wide range of topics on the agenda in Vilnius, the spotlight is on Ukraine.

NATO summit in Vilnius: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock with her Lithuanian counterpart Gabrielius Landsbergis
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Together for feminist foreign policy – Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Mongolia

A meeting of women foreign ministers is taking place in Asia for the first time – Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Mongolia from 28 to 30 June in order to attend. As well as the meeting, her visit will focus on strengthening German-Mongolian relations.

Foreign Ministers Annalena Baerbock and Batmunkh Battsetseg, Mongolia, 
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Listen and identify opportunities for closer cooperation: Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to South Africa

Foreign Minister Baerbock is travelling to Pretoria from 26 to 27 June. Read more about what links South Africa and Germany, what divides them, and in which fields South Africa is a role model for the African continent.

Foreign Ministers Annalena Baerbock and Grace Naledi Pandor at the meeting of the Binational Commission
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Ukraine Recovery Conference in London: Real peace needs reconstruction

Foreign Minister Baerbock and Development Minister Schulze are representing the German Government at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in London. The conference is focusing on mobilising private investment for reconstruction. German companies are on hand at the event as well.

A Conference room with a panel; Minister Baerbock speaking
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Divided by an ocean, connected by our values: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Latin America

Six days, five cities, three countries, one goal: to strengthen our partnership. And on her first trip to Latin America, Foreign Minister Baerbock has plenty of topics to discuss.

Foreign Minister Baerbock with the Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez
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Working together to shape security in the Baltic Sea region – Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial meeting in Wismar

Foreign Minister Baerbock has invited the members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States to Wismar. The meeting of foreign ministers on 1 and 2 June will consider how to further strengthen our joint security in the Baltic Sea region.

Foreign Minister Baerbock has invited her counterparts from the CBSS member states to Wismar
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Informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Oslo: getting ready for the summit in Vilnius

On 31 May and 1 June, the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be meeting in Oslo. Their agenda will focus on getting ready for the summit in Vilnius in early July. This, however, is no ordinary ministerial meeting.

Informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Oslo
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Ukraine, Horn of Africa, Iran & QMV – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in May

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday (22 May). Topics of discussion will include additional support for Ukraine, the eighth package of sanctions against Iran and the situation in the Horn of Africa and in the Western Balkans. Find out more about which issues are on the agenda.

Justus-Lipsius-Building in Brussels
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Visiting the Gulf: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is travelling to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, two key players in the Gulf region, from 15 to 17 May. Find out more about what will be on the agenda of her talks in Jeddah and Doha here.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock with her counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
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Vivre l’amitié franco-allemande – visit by Foreign Minister Baerbock to Paris

9 May is Europe Day, and what better destination for Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock than Paris and a visit to our closest friends and partners?

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in a meeting with the French president Emmanuel Macron
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More than just a language: Foreign Minister Baerbock in Salzburg for a meeting of German-speaking Foreign Ministers

Once a year, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Switzerland come together for an exchange of views. Read on to learn more about what’s being discussed today in Salzburg.

Foreign Minister Baerbock and her four counterparts against the picturesque backdrop of Salzburg
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Visit to Asia: China, South Korea and the G7 meeting in Japan

Federal Foreign Minister Baerbock is making inaugural visits to China (13-15 April 2023) and South Korea (15-16 April 2023). In addition, Japan, currently holding the G7 Presidency, is hosting the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (16-18 April 2023).

Family photo of the G7 Foreign Ministers
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NATO as an anchor of security – Foreign Minister Baerbock in Brussels

Today is “NATO Day” – the Alliance is celebrating its 74th anniversary. In addition, Finland will today become the 31st member of NATO. Read on for more information about the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels.

Outdoor view of the NATO headquarters in Brussels
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ukraine, Iran, Afghanistan – Foreign Minister Baerbock at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday (23 January). One of the matters discussed will be further support for Ukraine. Read here which issues are on the agenda.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the monthly meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Historic return of bronzes to Nigeria

Over 1100 valuable bronzes from West Africa found their way into the collections of German museums some 125 years ago as a result of pillage in the colonial era. Today, Germany and Nigeria are together clearing the way for the return of the artefacts.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Nigeria’s Minister of Culture Lai Mohammed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zubairu Dada and Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Claudia Roth
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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.)
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 
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