Petra Sigmund @GERonAsia Twitter profile

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Thrilled to welcome the Governor of @DKIJakarta , @aniesbaswedan at the German Foreign Office! We discussed the successful city partnership #Berlin / #Jakarta that promotes sustainable urban development ( #Urban20 ) with a focus on #digitalinnovation .

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Quick chat with Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar in view of next week’s Indian-German 🇮🇳-🇩🇪 government consulations in Berlin.

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It was a pleasure to meet @SarabiHabiba today. Thank you for an insightful conversation on #civilrights and #WomensRights in #Afghanistan as well as for your tireless work for Afghan women.

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After a day full of panels and meetings @raisinadialogue , we finally had the chance to enjoying the beauty of Old Delhi and its majestic Jama Masjid, together with @AmbLindnerIndia and @tobiaslindner . #IncredibleIndia

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Unprecedented rainfalls killed dozens in #Karachi 🇵🇰 and affected many others. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. 🇩🇪 will keep supporting the resilience of the most vulnerable. #ClimateChange remains high on our agenda. @GermanyinPAK @ForeignOfficePk

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@GERonAsia

4 years

In talks with #HongKong Chief Executive Carrie Lam supported Hongkong government’s efforts to calm the situation. Good exchange also about possibilities to set up a dialogue with all parts of society.

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Glad to announce that the Policy Guidelines for the Indo-Pacific are now available in English! We want to work more intensively with the countries of the Indo-Pacific & are making an active contribution to shaping the rules-based order in the region. 🌏 👇

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@GERonAsia

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My thoughts go out to the people in #Taiwan struck by a devastating #earthquake yesterday. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured and affected. I applaud the search and rescue crews for their relentless efforts, including their comprehensive support for affected 🇩🇪 citizens.

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@GERonAsia

3 years

At today’s donor conference, Germany reiterated its commitment to the people of #Myanmar . In light of the deteriorated humanitarian situation following the military coup, 🇩🇪 increased its humanitarian assistance compared to last year by 40% to 11.4m Euro. #GermanyHelps

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Perfect lunch treat for a day full of inspiring discussions on #IndoPacific , #security and international cooperation. #dosa #IndianFood

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Seized the opportunity meet Joint Secretary Policy Planning, Dr. Sumit Seth @doctorsumitseth ahead of @raisinadialogue . We took a look into the future of German-Indian 🇩🇪-🇮🇳 strategic relations.

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@GERonAsia

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The Cabinet of the 🇩🇪 Federal Government just adopted Policy Guidelines for the Indo-Pacific! Guidelines aim at strengthening our relations with the Indo-Pacific region, deepening our partnerships & enhancing our cooperation in seven different key fields in the region. 🌏

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@GermanyDiplo

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More than anywhere else, the #IndoPacific region is where the shape of the international order of tomorrow will be decided. We want to help shape that order – so that it is based on rules and international cooperation, not on the law of the strong. – FM @HeikoMaas

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High-Level Side Event Rohingya #GeneralAssembly : 🇩🇪 highly appreciates 🇧🇩s support to the #Rohingya We remain committed to a safe, voluntary, dignified & sustainable return as soon as conditions in 🇲🇲 allow & will intervene in genocide case 🇬🇲 vs 🇲🇲 before the ICJ @GermanyUN

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2 years

Today 🇩🇪 air force takes off for 1st visit to #IndoPacific . Participation in #PitchBlack , #Kakadu exercises in 🇦🇺 &visits to 🇸🇬 🇯🇵 🇰🇷 will intensify security engagement. With its Indo-Pacific policy 🇩🇪 contributes to rules-based intl order. #RapidPacific2022

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1 year

Congratulations to Vanuatu for a milestone in international climate diplomacy! 🇩🇪 co-sponsors a 🇻🇺-led initiative for a #UNGA resolution seeking an advisory opinion from the @CIJ_ICJ on international law and climate change. #ICJAO4Climate @VanuatuUN @GermanyPacific

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A success story continues: 🇩🇪 Ambassador Rosenberg hands 🇲🇳 PM @OyunerdeneMN a letter of Chancellor Scholz announcing the continuation of bilateral development cooperation with #Mongolia . We share the same values and this will further strengthen our partnership! @MongolDiplomacy

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2 years

🇩🇪 @FregatteBayern arrived in #Tokyo 🇯🇵: The impressive reception given by the @JMSDF_pao_eng confirm what I already expected: This port call is truly an outstanding highlight of the frigate’s #IndoPacific deployment! #BayerninJapan

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Presidents of the German @Bundestag and @bundesrat sent a letter of solidarity to @CRPHMyanmar , the freely-elected representatives of the 🇲🇲 people, expressing support for efforts to re-establish legitimate state institutions in #Myanmar . @NUGMyanmar

Deutscher Bundestag - Letter from the German Bundestag and the Bundesrat to the Parliamentar...

Dear freely-elected representatives,Your Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) currently represents the sole democratically legitimised representative body of the people...

www.bundestag.de

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2 years

Spoke over lunch about perspectives & challenges for vibrant 🇮🇳 society and p2p relations with journalist Maya Mirchandani @maya206 , BJP vice president @PandaJay , think tank researcher Carnegie @Rudra_C Chatterjee & former UN official & diplomat Lakshmi Puri @lakshmiunwomen

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@GERonAsia

3 years

. @FregatteBayern started the official program of its formal port visit to Perth 🇦🇺 today. A crucial element of the frigate's current #IndoPacific deployment, in line with 🇩🇪 and 🇪🇺 Indo-Pacific strategies and our 🇩🇪-🇦🇺 enhanced strategic partnership.

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@GERonAsia

5 years

Concerned about recent incidents in the #SouthChinaSea . As a trading nation, Germany has a vital interest in stability and security in this region. We appeal to all partners in the region to act in conformity with #UNCLOS .

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Vivid and pleasant first meeting with Indian 🇮🇳 Ambassador-designate Parvatheneni Harish who just arrived @eoiberlin . We agreed to jointly promote more 🇩🇪 investments in #India , notably in #renewableenergy . We also explored opportunities for concluding a "green partnership".

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@GERonAsia

4 years

Pleasure for @PotzelMarkus to meet @khurram222Aisha yesterday. She is an impressive young woman who gives a strong voice to the Afghan 🇦🇫 youth. All the best for your upcoming trip to #NewYork ! @AfghanYouthRep @GermanyinAFG

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@GERonAsia

3 years

Welcome @ASEAN ’s engagement on Myanmar. Yesterday’s ASEANs FMM was an important step in the right direction. Call upon the Myanmar military to refrain from any further violence and to engage in a responsible and constructive dialogue.

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@GERonAsia

1 year

Discussed with 🇮🇳 Joint Secretary Chakravorty @sandiplomat about initiatives to advance and broaden 🇩🇪-🇮🇳 cooperation, including in the #IndoPacific . Will increase our bilateral exchange this year!

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@GERonAsia

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Good things take time – Germany and Bhutan have finally established diplomatic relations today! 🎉 🇩🇪🤝🇧🇹 @AmbLindnerIndia

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Very good to meet @KemSokha7 in Phnom Penh and to exchange about current affairs, the state of his trial and prospects for its fair & speedy conclusion. 🇩🇪 supports a pluralistic, prosperous and peaceful #Cambodia .

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@GERonAsia

3 years

Happy Diwali! May your lives in these difficult times of the #Covid_19 pandemic be filled up with colours of happiness, joy, peace and prosperity. #Diwali

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@GERonAsia

4 years

Just arrived in Hiroshima!🇯🇵Warm welcome for @HeikoMaas and all of us by Ambassador Lepel and Consul General Köhler. Before heading over to Nagoya ( #Shinkansen ! 🚝) for the #G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and NPDI Meeting, we will visit the historical sites of Hiroshima tomorrow.

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@GermanyinJapan

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ハイコ・マース外務大臣が専用機で広島空港に来日し、レーペル次期大使とケーラー総領事がお迎えしました。 #マースでございマース

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It was a pleasure to receive the Ambassador of India, H.E. Mukta Dutta Tomar, at @GermanyDiplo today. Looking forward to strengthening the ties between our countries even further! 🇩🇪🤝🇮🇳 @eoiberlin @GermanyinIndia

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Welcome to #Berlin @narendramodi !

PMO India

@PMOIndia

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A flavour of India at the Brandenburg Gate! Have a look…

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Strategic speech by @vonderleyen on #EU -CHN relations laid out a clear approach and provided important input for GER’s upcoming #CHN strategy.

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@GERonAsia

4 years

My grievances are with the family of Tahir Naseem. I am saddened that fanaticism and self-justice could take place in a courtroom in Pakistan. Such heinous act calls for an independent inquiry and trial.

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@GERonAsia

3 years

@FregatteBayern started the official program of its formal port visit to Perth 🇦🇺 today. A crucial element of the frigate's current #IndoPacific deployment, in line with 🇩🇪 and 🇪🇺 Indo-Pacific strategies and our 🇩🇪-🇦🇺 enhanced strategic partnership.

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@GERonAsia

3 years

We strongly condemn yesterday's heinous killing of 2 female Supreme Court judges in Kabul. As we repeat the call for an immediate end to the series of unacceptable acts of violence and targeted killings in Afghanistan #AFG our prayers are with the victims' families @GermanyinAFG

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Back to #SouthEastAsia after all! 1st stop: #Thailand 🇹🇭. 🇩🇪 is reinforcing its relations to our partners in the #IndoPacific , strengthening specific cooperation with a focus on #climate , #energy and #connectivity . #ASEAN is a key partner & region for 🇩🇪 With @GermanAmbTHA 👇

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@GERonAsia

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By crossing the #SouthChinaSea with @FregatteBayern , Germany underscores its continued commitment to freedom of navigation and the rules-based international order in the #IndoPacific , including the comprehensive and universal role of #UNCLOS . Read more:

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@GERonAsia

4 years

My thoughts go out to my Japanese friends 🇯🇵 and the people affected by the floodings and mudslides in #Kyushu . @BotschaftJapan @GermanyinJapan @MofaJapan_en

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@GERonAsia

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"The visit by Michelle Bachelet, #UN High Commissioner for #HumanRights , to #China failed to achieve what we had hoped for." - @GermanyDiplo spokesperson following @mbachelet 's 🇨🇳-visit. Full statement:

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@GERonAsia

1 year

To everyone who celebrates - wishing you a #HappyHoli ! May the vibrant #colors of #Holi bring joy, good health and prosperity to you and your families!

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@GERonAsia

2 years

It's time again for one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated worldwide - #Diwali 🪔! A celebration of triumph of good over evil, I am sending wishes of joy & brightness everyone's way on this Festival of lights! A very Happy Diwali🕯️! आप सभी को #शुभ_दीपावली!✨

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@GERonAsia

1 year

A Happy New Year to everyone! Wishing you and your families a healthy, prosperous and joyous 2023!

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Glad to meet in Bangkok with representatives of 🇹🇭 civil society. The work of NGOs and the voices of civil society actors are essential for a prosperous pluralistc society.

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@GERonAsia

1 year

Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on its Independence Day! Grateful that 🇧🇩 is a reliable economic partner of 🇩🇪, a responsible humanitarian actor in the Rohingya refugee crisis, and an ever more important advocate for climate action.

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@GERonAsia

4 years

Clear message of this year’s India Trilateral Forum of @gmfus : More favorable conditions for free trade and flow of FDI leading to stimulate global trade post-Covid19 are needed. A strong push for 🇪🇺-🇮🇳 FTA & new regulations on investment protection would be a good beginning!

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Today started the first-ever visit of a 🇩🇪 frigate to #Vietnam . This long overdue visit also fuels our Strategic Partnership. As co-founders of the Group of Friends of #UNCLOS @UN , 🇻🇳 & 🇩🇪 share an interest in upholding the rules-based intl. order @FregatteBayern @MOFAVietNam

German Embassy Hanoi

@GermanyinHanoi

2 years

6/1🚢 @FregatteBayern đã cập cảng TPHCM. Chào mừng tàu đến VN có ĐS Hildner,đại diện TPHCM&Hải quân🇻🇳.Khinh hạm neo đậu đến 9/1;dự kiến sau khi rời cảng sẽ diễn tập PASSEX với Hải quân VN. ĐS Hildner nhấn mạnh:Chuyến thăm này sẽ tăng cường QH đối tác🇩🇪🇻🇳

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@GERonAsia

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In solidarity with the people of #Myanmar : Director for East Asia, Southeast Asia and Pacific Martin Thümmel received NUG’s @ZawWaiSoe4 . They discussed the difficult humanitarian situation & ways to support efforts on health care & education for civilian population in #Myanmar

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@GERonAsia

2 years

First meeting today w/ Thailand’s new Ambassador to 🇩🇪, H.E. Nadhavathna Krishnamra. Celebrating 160 yrs of 🇩🇪-🇹🇭 diplo relations, discussed cooperation on intl issues, climate, civil society and trade. Looking forward to working w/ you! #160TG @ThailandGermany @GermanAmbTHA

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@GERonAsia

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Appreciated discussing pressing matters on Asia and the Pacific with UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari in New York. Agreed that the situation of women and girls in #Afghanistan needs to remain top priority.

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Today we are celebrating 50 years bilateral relations with #Bangladesh ! 🇧🇩 is our valued partner in trade, humanitarian work, security, cooperation, climate action & many other fields. Let's further enhance our partnership in the 50 years to come! 🇧🇩🤝🇩🇪👇

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@GERonAsia

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Exchange of State Minister @tobiaslindner with @ZinMarAungNUG of @NUGMyanmar : 🇩🇪 calls for an end of violence & return to inclusive democracy in #Myanmar . Support to NUG coordination with ethnic groups. Military must implement @ASEAN 5-Point-Consensus, incl humanitarian access.

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Townhall meeting with 🇮🇳 Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar is setting the tone for #Raisina2022 , the @MunSecConf of #SouthAsia . Looking forward to the coming two days, incl. a panel with 🇩🇪 State Minister @tobiaslindner tmr, and my discussion today on trade & security.

Raisina Dialogue

@raisinadialogue

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. @DrSJaishankar : Today, we do need to find ways to work together — on #connectivity , #climatechange , and #India is prepared to step forward in a much more substantive way on these #global issues. #Raisina2022 @MEAIndia

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@GERonAsia

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3 years ago today Ms. Zara Alvarez was killed in the #Philippines . She is one of more than 250 people that were killed in relation to their work since 2015. Many of them had been publicly red-tagged, a worrisome practice. Engagement for justice and accountability is key.

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@GERonAsia

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Today, we discuss #humanrights in #Afghanistan with @SR_Afghanistan . The situation is dire, especially for women and children. We both call upon the #Taliban to live up to their responsibility to the 🇦🇫 people and end systematic discrimination against women and girls!

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@GERonAsia

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A very warm welcome to Erik Kurzweil - our new Director for #IndoPacific Policy, South Asia and #Afghanistan ! He is joining us at a crucial time when 🇩🇪 is stepping up its engagement with partners in the Indo-Pacific. Counting on his expertise in the region incl. on Afghanistan.

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@GERonAsia

3 years

Warmest congratulations to our strategic partner India on the occasion of the 🇮🇳 Republic Day. This year, it will be 70 years since our two republics established diplomatic relations and thus laid the foundations for today’s excellent relations.

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@GERonAsia

1 year

Productive talks with @US4AfghanPeace in Berlin. Discussed international reaction on recent Taliban decisions, the humanitarian situation in the country and possible ways forward. Will continue close 🇺🇸-🇩🇪 cooperation on Afghanistan.

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@GERonAsia

6 years

Now that’s a good first outcome of “ #South Korea having invited #NorthKorea to #Olympia2018 : Kim Yong Un invited #SouthKorea President #Moon to #Pyongyang . Hopefully this is going to bring progress for the people in the two countries!

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@GERonAsia

2 years

#India is not only a strategic partner & key partner to Germany's #IndoPacific policy, 🇮🇳 is also giving a framing to @FregatteBayern 's Asia deployment: @indiannavy were the first to welcome the ship in the region last year, now #Mumbai is its final host before heading back to 🇩🇪

Walter J. Lindner

@WalterJLindner

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Very warm welcome ceremony with music by @indiannavy Military Band & Officer of Guard as well as Commanding Officer and State Minister @AUThackeray and GC @JuergenMorhard . Docking ceremony and greeting Captain @kalskiTilo #MumBayern

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Appalled by the 9-year sentence against the former @VillaAuroraLA fellow and journalist #PhamDoanTrang by a 🇻🇳 court today. Sends alarming signal on freedom of speech. #Vietnam should uphold basic human rights as guaranteed in its constitution and its international commitments.

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@GERonAsia

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No religion or tradition can ever justify violence against women. No fight, emotion or desire can ever be a reason to use force. #StopViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld #NoExcuse

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@GERonAsia

4 years

Congratulations also from Berlin! Looking forward to work closely with our 🇮🇳 partners! @AmbLindnerIndia @eoiberlin

German Embassy India

@GermanyinIndia

4 years

Congratulations India on winning election to UN Security Council ! We’ll pass the baton on 31.December. Brazil, Japan, Germany and India #G4 standing strong for UN reform ! @MEAIndia @GERMANYonUN @GERonAsia @GermanyUN @GermanyDiplo @AmbLindnerIndia

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Terrible news from Islamabad: three Afghans who were to be admitted to 🇩🇪 were seriously injured in a fire at the guest house provided by the German government. Doing everything we can to ensure medical care & working with our Pakistani partners to clarify the cause of the fire.

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@GERonAsia

4 years

Great to receive so many positive initial reactions to yesterday’s launch of the Policy Guidelines for the Indo-Pacific! Looking forward to discussing more in depth with our partners in the region about further ways of working together and enhancing our relations. 🌏🤝

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Great meeting with 🇮🇳 Joint Secretary Indo-Pacific, Gretika Srivastava @gitikasrivastav . Disscusses joint efforts to uphold the international rules based order, cooperation on #connectivity , infrastructure, disaster management are crucial elements.

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@GERonAsia

1 year

Welcome to Germany, Mr. President @jokowi ! As our key partner in the #IndoPacific , #ASEAN Chair 2023, regional heavyweight with remarkable development and the third largest democracy, Indonesia was rightly chosen as partner country of #HannoverMesse . Enjoy your stay in Germany!

Joko Widodo

@jokowi

1 year

Saya tiba di Guesthouse Lower Saxony, Hannover, Jerman, pada hari Minggu pukul 19.30 waktu setempat. Kanselir Jerman Olaf Scholz bersama Presiden Menteri Negara Bagian Lower Saxony Stephan Weil sudah menunggu. Kami kemudian melaksanakan pertemuan tatap muka.

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@GERonAsia

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Congratulations to Igor Driesmans @EUAmbASEAN for taking over additional tasks as Special Envoy for Myanmar! 🇩🇪 looking forward to working with you! We must take every opportunity to coordinate our support to #ASEAN & #UN to bring #Myanmar back on track towards peace & democracy.

European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺

@eu_eeas

2 years

Today HR/VP @JosepBorrellF announced @EUAmbASEAN Igor Driesmans to take on additional role as Special Envoy for #Myanmar , in support of ASEAN and UN efforts to restore peace and democracy in Myanmar. @EUinASEAN

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@GERonAsia

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The @FregatteBayern 🚢 just arrived in #Pakistan 🇵🇰 for its first harbor visit ⚓🚢 during its deployment to the #IndoPacific 2021/22. The 🇩🇪 Consul General Holger Ziegeler @GermanyinKHI welcomed the crew at the port in #Karachi .

Alfred Grannas

@GermanyinPAK

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Excited to share that 🇩🇪 🚢 @FregatteBayern has arrived in #Karachi ! A momentous day for 🇵🇰-🇩🇪 bilateral relations & a great kickstart to the 70th anniversary of #PakGermanDosti celebrations! Looking forward to meeting the crew with my colleague Holger, @GermanyinKHI !

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@GERonAsia

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Happy to see my predecessor Ina Lepel welcoming our Federal President Steinmeier in Tokyo in her new function as our FIRST female German Ambassador to Japan!

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@GermanyinJapan

5 years

シュタインマイヤー大統領ようこそ！Herzlich willkommen, Herr Bundespräsident Steinmeier!

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Germany 🇩🇪 will follow a prevention and transformation agenda for its @G7 presidency in 2022. The focus areas #ClimateCrisis , #pandemic , and #resilience of democracies are also of highest relevance in the #IndoPacific .

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@G7

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Thank you 🇬🇧 for the presidency 2021! We are delighted that Germany will be taking over the #G7 presidency in 2022 #G7GER . Chancellor @OlafScholz :

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@GERonAsia

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We were shocked to learn of the devastating earthquake in Indonesia, which has claimed many lives, left hundreds of people injured and thousands homeless. Our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones.

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Very productive consultations with 🇮🇳 @MEAIndia colleague JS Ambule in New Delhi on how to join hands in Asia and #IndoPacific more effectively. @GermanyinIndia

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@GERonAsia

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50 years ago today, 🇩🇪 and #Mongolia established diplomatic relations. We are proud to be “third neighbour” to 🇲🇳. Based on shared values and strong bonds of trust we cooperate closely in a wide range of areas. Looking forward to the next 50 years with our close partner & friend!

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@GERonAsia

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Close coordination between 🇩🇪 and 🇬🇧 on China and #IndoPacific policies: thank you to Jenny Bates, DG Indo-Pacific @FCDOGovUK as well as @cabinetofficeuk for in-depth exchange on opportunities and challenges in Asia and a common approach going forward.

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@GERonAsia

2 years

Compared notes on joint #G4 initiatives for @UN security council reform with 🇮🇳 Joint Secretary Prakash Gupta @PrakashMEA

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@GERonAsia

1 year

A warm welcome to our new team member 🇳🇿 diplomat Constance Kelly! In the next 2 months she will support the Asia-Pacific Dept at the 🇩🇪 Foreign Office. We especially count on her expertise in #IndoPacific policy & her experience with #PacificIslands . Glad to have you on board!

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@GERonAsia

11 months

Chang Weiping, 🇨🇳 winner of the 🇫🇷-🇩🇪 Prize for #HumanRights 2021 has been sentenced to several years in prison. His „crime“: he advocated for the rule of law and spoke up about torture. An arbitrary verdict. He is to be released unconditionally.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

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Proud that we can look back to a very active and intensive year in our relations with our partners in the #IndoPacific . The progress made is comprehensive – in the fields of #economics , #climate , #security and much more. Find details in our new report

Stronger engagement in the Indo-Pacific region

With the 2022 progress report on the implementation of its policy guidelines for the Indo-Pacific, the Federal Government is reinforcing its engagement to strengthen the rules-based international...

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

दिवाली की शुभकामनाएं Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone who celebrates! May your #Diwali be filled with love, light and happiness!

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

11 months

Remembering the #TiananmenSquareMassacre of June 4, 1989. We will never forget the events and the many lives lost and we will continue to stand with those who defend fundamental rights and freedoms in the People’s Republic of China.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

The Taliban have banned girls from attending secondary schools, depriving them of their right to education. Stability & prosperity for #Afghanistan need the unhindered participation girls & women in education & economy. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Heather Barr

@heatherbarr1

2 years

It’s been 300 days since the Taliban banned Afghanistan’s girls from secondary school. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

. @GermanyDiplo summoned Chargé d’Affaires of #Myanmar embassy in Berlin today. DDG Asia-Pacific Martin Thümmel: 🇩🇪 most strongly condemns executions of 4 opposition representatives in 🇲🇲, demands to immediately reinstate moratorium on death penalty and end violence & repression.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

3 years

The terrible news of the sudden death of Jan Hecker, German Ambassador to China, came as great shock to me. We lost an outstanding colleague and dear friend. My deepest sympathy to his family in this difficult time.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

Just arrived in Phnom Penh for bilateral consultations & meetings with political and civil society actors. Cambodia is @ASEAN Chair in 2022, (DEU) looking to deepen partnership w/ #IndoPacific region based on rules-based intl order. Thx to @embphnompenh for the great programme!

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

4 years

These documents clearly demonstrate that the international community is right to speak up against China’s policies in #Xinjiang .

The New York Times

@nytimes

4 years

China has detained up to a million Muslims, a campaign it calls a benevolent and routine effort against the pull of extremism. But 403 pages of Communist Party documents we obtained reveal how officials plotted to carry out a ruthless, coercive clampdown.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

Progress on #IndoPacific : 🇩🇪 Partnership with 🇮🇳 supports sustainable and inclusive urban development since 2013 with 3.6 bn € to improve access to public transport.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 months

Congratulations to Prof Dr Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereit who received the 🇩🇪 Federal Cross of Merit First Class at the Foreign Office yesterday! With her outstanding academic & intercultural work she established herself as an eminent cultural mediator between 🇩🇪 & #Japan . @FU_Berlin

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

1 year

Strong #UNAMA presence in #Afghanistan is indispensable for intl support to the 🇦🇫 people: ensuring effective aid delivery & defending their fundamental rights. Great to have @MarkusPotzel back in Berlin today discussing with South Asia Dir Erik Kurzweil recent developments in 🇦🇫

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

1 year

Today in-depth Foreign Ministry’s Consultations with 🇳🇿 Deputy Chief Executive @BKingNZ and delegation on the #IndoPacific and 🇩🇪–🇳🇿 topics. Glad to have such an open like-minded partner at our side! @MFATNZ @NZinBerlin

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

Getting to know our Service Provider for visa services in Mumbai, VSF. We are jointly working on faster and more efficient visa procedures for 🇮🇳 visitors to 🇩🇪. @achimfabig

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

3 months

3 years since the military coup in #Myanmar , 3 years of violence&oppression with thousands killed. But also 3 years of courageous men&women standing up for democracy. 🇩🇪🇪🇺 stand by the people of 🇲🇲 &urge military to engage in dialogue&restore civilian rule

Myanmar: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the 3rd annivers...

The EU issued a statement on the 3rd anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, renewing its strongest possible condemnation and expressing its deep concern about the continuing escalation of...

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

3 years

Congratulations to #India for producing > 1 bn doses of vaccines! Glad that 🇮🇳 is poised to resume exports via #COVAX . 🇮🇳 is playing a central role in the global fight against #Covid19 . Together, we will further strengthen #multilateralism & especially COVAX to fight the pandemic

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

4 years

Warmest thanks to the Vietnamese community in 🇩🇪 for their wonderful generosity! The donation of self-made masks is great sign of 🇩🇪-🇻🇳 friendship in difficult times. Stay healthy! 😷 #COVID19 #Solidarity #Vietnam @GermanyinHanoi

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

Excellent working lunch with my 🇬🇧 colleage @FCDOGovUK , Jenny Bates, in Berlin today. Will intensify our coordination on #IndoPacific , bilaterally and through #G7 .

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

State Secretary @climatemorgan visits Bangladesh, the current chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, on her first international trip as #climateenvoy . This shows: Germany stands in solidarity with climate-vulnerable countries in Asia and around the globe.

Jennifer Morgan

@climatemorgan

2 years

Thrilled to be in Bangladesh, ground zero in the climate crisis. Excellent to start my visit by discusssing how we can work together to accelerate change on the ground ahead of #COP27 . Great pleasure to meet Mashfee Binte Shams, Secretary East.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

Successful 1st round of 🇩🇪-🇰🇭 bilateral consultations in Phnom Penh today, followed by courtesy call with Cambodian Deputy PM/FM Prak Sokhonn. Discussed wide range of issues, incl bilateral cooperation, #ASEAN , #Myanmar , #HumanRights , #ClimateCrisis & #energy , #Mekong river.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

2 years

By launching #GlobalGateway , we as 🇪🇺 offer sustainable solutions for better meeting 🌏 infrastructure needs and stimulating mutual economic interests. Our high standards aim at preserving #transparency , #resilience , #climate & fundamental #rights . 👉

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

4 years

Wearing face masks is a new habit for us. Thank you to our colleagues at the 🇹🇭 Thai Embassy in #Berlin for sending @GermanyDiplo self-made masks. Very kind! 🙏 Good luck with your success in keeping #COVID19 down in #Thailand . @rte_berlin

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

5 years

EU's new strategic outlook on #EU - #China relations is very good food for thought about how to further European interests and values in cooperation with our partner and competitor China. Looking forward to discussions among Member States.

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Petra Sigmund

@GERonAsia

3 years

To successfully implement the 🇪🇺 #IndoPacific Strategy we must prioritize: quick progress on #GlobalGateway , #climate action and free trade negociations are crucial first steps. Need a strong leadership by the EU and active support by the member states.

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