German Embassy Ottawa

🇩🇪🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇹🇳🇱🇯🇵 leaders condemn “in the strongest terms” recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil & gas, and the de facto closure of the Straits of Hormuz by Iranian forces. ⬇️ bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuel…

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Thank you for this important visit @CDS_Canada_CEMD! Looking forward to further strengthening 🇩🇪 🇨🇦 defence cooperation and NATO’s deterrence & defence!

Partnership is built on resolve, on trust, and on shared purpose. Germany and France show what that looks like. And, yes, we here @GermanyInCanada caught the Canada 🇨🇦 shout-out! Thank you @AussenMinDE & @jnbarrot. 👀🇨🇦 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 #SharedValues #Unity #TransatlanticDialogue

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I am gravely concerned by the escalating violence in Lebanon: Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and the targeting of civilians must cease. Together with France, Italy, Canada and United Kingdom, I am urging for immediate de-escalation.

When oil and gas prices rise, it fills Russia’s war chest. Easing sanctions now is therefore definitely the wrong approach—on the contrary: we need further measures. #FAC 4/4

We first want to hear from the U.S. and Israel when they expect to have achieved their military objectives in Iran before we can jointly define a security architecture for the region. Until then, there is no role for NATO and the EU Aspides mission.  #FAC 3/4

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves around the world. Not only oil and gas, but also fertilizers are exported via the Persian Gulf. If these shipments are disrupted, it threatens food security worldwide.  #FAC 2/4

🇩🇪 Foreign Minister Wadephul @AussenMinDe @AuswaertigesAmt at the 🇪🇺 #FAC:  With each day of the war, we see that the Iranian regime poses a threat to the entire region, to the freedom of navigation, and to the global economy. This threat must not be allowed to continue. 1/4

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we reaffirm a simple principle: freedom of belief and dignity belong to everyone. Millions of Muslims are part of Germany’s religious and social life. Standing against hatred and discrimination strengthens democracy for all.

We are sending a united message: @NATO is alert and present. We are ready to deter and ready to defend.

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We stand with Israel. That is why I am here as Germany’s Foreign Minister. I’m in a region at war, in a country facing daily attacks from some of its neighbors. I visited the site of an Iranian strike, seeing firsthand the damage caused. 1/3

The people of Israel are living under constant threat. We stand in solidarity with them in these difficult times. In my talks with @gidonsaar, I pushed for efforts to prevent further escalation. 2/3

The Iranian nuclear & missile programs must be halted. Iran must end its support for terrorist groups. At the same time, Iran’s territorial integrity must be preserved – chaos in Iran would have severe consequences for the region and for Europe. 3/3

JUST IN: Germany's defense ministry confirms Boris Pistorius "launched another initiative to support Ukraine with PAC-3 guided missiles for the Patriot system, pledging a significant contribution from Germany itself."

BREAKING: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has organized for an additional 30 Patriot air defense missiles to be delivered from Germany's partners to Ukraine, according to a report from German magazine Der Spiegel.

With the conflict in the Middle East, 🇪🇺’s security is even more under pressure. After a drone attack in #Cyprus, today in #Nicosia I assured my colleague @ckombos of Germany’s full solidarity. 1/2