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As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Federal Foreign Office, we look at our Berlin headquarters! 🏛️ Originally built in the 1930s, this building has seen the 20th century unfold firsthand. Since the move to Berlin in 1999, it has been the heart of German diplomacy.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and 🇦🇺 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Security and Defence Partnership, together with the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, as a key aspect of the growing strategic relationship and cooperation.

3 Stops. 1 Mission. ✈️ German Defence Minister Boris ‌Pistorius will travel to the Indo-Pacific region from March 20th to 28th, specifically to🇯🇵, 🇸🇬 and 🇦🇺. The visit aims to expand strategic dialogue, industrial partnerships, and future joint exercises.

Joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom on the Strait of Hormuz. Full statement: t1p.de/yu935

Our partners in Asia have been struck in particular by the the break down of the oil supply chain at the Strait of Hormuz. To curb the rapid price increases on world markets Germany will release 19.5 million barrels of its national oil reserves.

Change begins with those who dare lead. Swipe to meet them 👉 This International Women’s Day, we spotlight women from Fiji to Singapore to Japan, who are challenging norms and shaping the future. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Europe does not rely on tariffs, but on free trade. Washington knows: a limit has been reached on the European side. The agreement negotiated in August must stand. German Chancellor Merz had an intensive discussion on this and aim to reach an understanding in the coming weeks.

Germany and France announce a strategic dialogue about cooperation in nuclear deterrence. They intend to take concrete steps before the end of this year, including conventional German participation in French nuclear exercises. Full statement: t1p.de/c4y55

The Iranian regime was responsible for the terror of Hamas and Hezbollah and its nuclear and missile programmes threatened peace and security Chancellor Friedrich Merz comments on the opportunity this moment presents for the future of the Iranian people and the Middle East.

E3 Joint Leaders’ Statement on Iran by President Emmanuel Macron 🇫🇷, Chancellor Friedrich Merz 🇩🇪 and Prime Minister Keir Starmer 🇬🇧

China and Germany are closely interconnected. This opens up opportunities and creates risks. We are reducing these risks—for supply chains, raw materials, and key products. The competition among our companies must be fair: through transparency, reliability, and shared rules.

🇩🇪🤝🇨🇳 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz embarked on his first official visit to China, meeting with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. The trip marks a significant step in reinforcing and deepening the economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations. @bundeskanzler Merz highlighted the importance of partnership and open communication, stating, "We share a common responsibility in the world, and we should live up to this responsibility together." A key objective of the visit is to resume the German-Chinese government consultations, a format for in-depth cooperation that has been on hold. The visit culminated in the signing of five government agreements, underscoring a shared commitment to future collaboration. Notably, this includes a renewed pact to continue joint efforts in the fight against climate change.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has embarked on a multi-day trip to the People's Republic of China. He is accompanied by a large business delegation. The trip begins in Beijing, where the Chancellor will have a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

German Chancellor Friedrich has started his visit to China. "A fair, reliable partnership on equal terms: There, I will discuss the great opportunities that our cooperation opens up in a constructive dialogue, especially on matters relating to our economic relationship."

4 years of bravery. 4 years of sacrifice. 4 years of unbreakable spirit. 4 years of defending freedom. For us. For you. For #Ukraine. For Europe. We 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇵🇱 stand behind you 🇺🇦 - as long as it takes.

While Ukraine is and has always been ready for a just peace, Putin still refuses to negotiate. That is the only reason why the war drags on. And that is why Germany continues to support Ukraine’s resistance. Until just and lasting peace becomes possible. 🇩🇪🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

Rusty tankers are sailing off your coast, carrying Russian oil. They're one leak away from causing a disaster on your country’s beaches. Weaken their shadow fleet and secure our freedom. #StopTheShadowFleet

Every cargo load of shadow Every shadow tanker means more Russian missiles on civilian targets in Ukraine. The Kremlin cashes in while we face the security fallout. Weaken their shadow fleet, secure our freedom. #StopTheShadowFleet

Since 2020, the 🇪🇺 project @ESIWA_EU, co-funded by 🇩🇪 and 🇫🇷, has implemented many bilateral & regional initiatives in the region. The new India–EU Security and Defense Partnership will strengthen ties in areas such as maritime security, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to travel to China next week..