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flag German Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Southeast Asia and the Pacific to strengthen alliances and boost Germany’s role in the Indo-Pacific.

flag German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has begun a five-day diplomatic trip to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including stops in Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Tonga, and Brunei, to strengthen strategic partnerships amid shifting global power dynamics. flag The visit aims to enhance cooperation on security, climate change, economic resilience, and multilateralism, reflecting Germany’s growing engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. flag Wadephul seeks to bolster alliances to support a rules-based international order, secure critical supply chains, and promote stability, while also advancing Germany’s bid for a UN Security Council seat. flag The trip underscores Germany’s effort to play a more active role in regional affairs amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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