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GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social · 4h

Two trucks in a UN convoy in South Ukraine, clearly marked as humanitarian, were targeted and destroyed by drones yesterday. Thankfully, no casualties. These attacks are utterly unacceptable and highlight the daily risks faced by aid workers. #notatarget #Ukraine

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

#Ukraine can count on our full support. Anyone who wants to defend Europe’s security and freedom must keep Ukraine at the heart of our efforts. 🇷🇴 plays a key role as a transit country to #Moldova and Ukraine. @aussenminister.diplo.de 4/4

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

Together, we are countering Russia’s hybrid threats – from the so-called #ShadowFleet that endangers people, the environment and infrastructure, to massive influence operations and #disinformation by Russian state actors. @aussenminister.diplo.de 3/4

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

The message to #Putin is clear: we will defend every inch of #NATO territory. Together, we are securing our #EasternFlank. Germany is contributing Eurofighters to help patrol 🇷🇴 airspace for the fourth time. @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/4

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

German and Romanian fighter jets recently took off together to intercept a Russian drone. This shows: within #NATO we stand in solidarity – and we do not tolerate violations of our member states’ sovereignty. @aussenminister.diplo.de in Bucharest 🇷🇴 1/4

Foreign Minister Wadephul and his Romanian counterpart Toiu in Bucharest.
(C) Photothek / Kira Hofmann

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

The Western Balkans, #Ukraine, and #Moldova are part of our European family. It is crucial now that we accompany them on their path toward the EU. Because our greatest strength against Putin’s aggression is our freedom, openness, and democracy. @aussenminister.diplo.de 5/5

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

All of Europe must do more to strengthen its own energy security. This is our core interest: reliable energy in #Kyiv, #Sofia, and Berlin – without anyone taking away our freedom for it. @aussenminister.diplo.de 4/5

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

Ukraine is facing a hard winter of war. As the #EU, we must do everything we can to help Ukraine get through – and keep up the pressure on Moscow. Especially on energy, we must not let up. @aussenminister.diplo.de 3/5

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

Germany and Bulgaria are true security partners: we invest in the European Sky Shield Initiative, and our defense industries work closely together. We want to deepen this cooperation, which protects our freedom & security. @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/5

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 1d

We are increasingly feeling Russia’s hybrid threat all across Europe: drones over airports, sabotage in the Baltic Sea, airspace violations on NATO’s eastern flank. We are responding – calmly, but resolutely. @aussenminister.diplo.de in Sofia 🇧🇬 1/5

Foreign Minister Wadephul and his Bulgarian counterpart Georgiev.
(C) Photothek / Kira Hofmann

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 4d

The #EU-#Mercosur Agreement will boost cooperation on trade & investment. It should be ratified soon. Economic growth & trade will also be on the agenda at the EU-#CELAC summit - advancing greater prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic. 2/2

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 4d

Germany and Uruguay are committed to multilateralism and a rules-based order. We support the #UN80 initiative. As strong partners, we also advocate free trade. AussenMinDe with 🇺🇾 Mario Lubetkin 1/2

The Foreign Ministers of Germany and Uruguay

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 4d

The #Panama Canal is one of the world’s most important trade routes. We are very grateful to Panama for consistently deflagging ships of the Russian #shadow fleet, thereby helping to cut off Russia's revenues that fund its war of aggression against Ukraine. @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/2

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 4d

#Panama is an important partner in #CentralAmerica, both economically and politically. We share common interests and values & we want to further expand our good relations.
@aussenminister.diplo.de with 🇵🇦 Javier Martínez-Acha. 1/2

The Foreign Ministers of Germany and Panama greet each other

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

A two-state solution remains our goal. This will require further major efforts. We believe the UN should play a decisive role in this. The UN Security Council, in particular, can create a framework for the way forward. @aussenminister.diplo.de (3/3)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

Today, we Europeans are meeting in Paris with many partners, especially from the Arab world, with whom we have worked intensively in recent weeks to reach this agreement. This is a shared success on which we now have to build. @aussenminister.diplo.de (2/3)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

This is a day of joy, the day of ceasefire, the day the people in #Gaza, who have suffered so terribly, can finally hope for sufficient aid. Germany stands ready to provide assistance; swift action is needed now. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/3)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

The Berlin Process is a catalyst for concrete initiatives. Because if we want these countries to become part of the EU, then this must happen in the foreseeable future. I am hopeful that we will have results soon. Belfast shows: Coming together is possible. @aussenminister.diplo.de (2/2)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

In Belfast today we are talking with the Western Balkans about prospects for EU membership. There is great hope in these countries, this must not be an endless process without result. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/2)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

In the future, peace troops & a legal framework will be needed. Hamas must never pose any danger again. Today, I will discuss this with international partners in Paris. Of course, #Israel & #USA must be included in upcoming talks. @aussenminister.diplo.de (4/4)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

The agreement shows: We live in a world in which mutual understanding is still possible. Humanitarian and medical aid must reach #Gaza as quick as possible now, the people there need a perspective for reconstruction & peace. The terrible suffering must end. @aussenminister.diplo.de (3/4)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

All of this has been only possible thanks to the great commitment of President Trump. I also want to thank my counterparts, Sheikh Mohammed from Qatar, for his moderating role & 🇮🇱 Gidon Sa’ar, with whom I spoke on the phone this morning. @aussenminister.diplo.de (2/4)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 5d

This is a day of joy, it's a historic day. We are happy that the hostages, including Germans, can finally be released. 2 years after the October 7 massacre, our greatest wish can become reality. @aussenminister.diplo.de (1/4)

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 6d

I am glad about the breakthrough in the #Gaza negotiations. The agreement on the first phase means the release of hostages and a ceasefire are finally within reach. Germany stands ready to support the next steps towards peace.
@aussenminister.diplo.de

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 6d

At the EU-CELAC summit in November, we want to deepen our ties & strengthen multilateralism, boost growth and tackle challenges such as organized crime and climate change. The 🇩🇪-🇨🇴 climate partnership already creates momentum for our cooperation. (2/2)

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