Preserve the future of the CFE regime
The Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty helps limit conventional weapon systems and the German Government believes it to be a central component in the European disarmament architecture, the importance of which stretches far beyond Europe's borders. At the initiative of Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the national disarmament commissioners of 33 countries are gathering for an informal meeting entitled "The Future of the CFE Regime" on 1 and 2 October in Bad Saarow near Berlin.
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The United Nations at the centre of international policy-making
During his visit to the United Nations Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier held a G8 foreign ministers meeting and talks on current developments in the Middle East. He also signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
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Condemnation of violence against demonstrators
For days now, demonstrators have been protesting against Myanmar's military government. Internationally there are widespread fears that the situation could further escalate. The G8 Foreign Ministers voiced their deep concerns in New York and condemned the use of all forms of violence against peaceful demonstrators. Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier regretted that the UN Security Council was unable to agree a resolution embracing clear condemnations and sanctions.
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Middle East: Education to overcome barriers to peace
Education can help overcome barriers to peace. This is the idea behind the initiative to set up a Centre for European Studies in Israel, a project involving the Royal Institute for Inter Faith Studies in Amman, the Al-Quds University in East Jerusalem and the Herzliya University in Israel. Germany has backed this joint Israeli-Jordanian-Palestinian initiative aimed at helping to broker Middle East peace through education.
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Rethinking Transatlantic Relations
Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has promoted the idea of a new Transatlantic agenda. At the opening speech on "Transatlantic Dialogues" in the House of World Cultures in Berlin, he stressed that the key issues humanity will face in the next 100 years can only be successfully addressed together.
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Day of German Unity abroad: Dar es Salaam
At the National Museum in Dar es Salaam, 3 October will be marked by the "German Days". The German Embassy and German development institutions in Tanzania present bilateral development projects.
This week we will present you an example each day of how German embassies celebrate the German National Day and promote Germany.
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