GIC Southeast Asia

A public diplomacy initiative of 🇩🇪's Federal Foreign Office. Discover Germany's partnership with Southeast Asia! RT ≠ Endorsement │ Impressum:

[Johann Wadephul @AussenMinDE]

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the #UNSC, especially to #Austria & #Portugal. I am convinced they will work to advance peace & security for the benefit of the global community. Germany will stay committed to peace & security worldwide & to a UN capable of action.

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

"We have a lot of countries around the region where we engage in different dimensions of cooperation, and we want to deepen that" 🇩🇪's Deputy Defense Minister Schmid on how 🇩🇪 is strengthening security cooperation with the Indo-Pacific.

Interview 🔗 https://t.co/KlDvlu0TSD

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

🇩🇪 intends to step up its engagement & is running for a seat on the #UNSC, where the foundations for resolving many of the world's conflicts are laid. 🇩🇪 is committed to engage & enters this election with confidence and a strong offer. @AussenMinDe in #NYC @UN (2/2)

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

The United Nations are our forum for peace. They might not be perfect, but they deserve our full support – including with regards to reform processes. For there is no alternative to the @UN. @AussenMinDe in #NYC (1/2)

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

Germany 🤝 ASEAN. Strengthening ties & advancing our strategic partnership in key areas of development and defence.

#sld2026 @ASEAN

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

The EU stands for strong consumer rights.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Today, we have imposed a €200 million fine on Temu under the Digital Services Act, for failing to identify, analyse, and assess the systemic risks of illegal products being offered on its platform.

🔗 https://t.co/fchhxqcEZv

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

@UNPeacekeeping is facing a perfect storm. Budget cuts hitting $2B & troop deployments at a 25-year low are putting global security at risk. Germany is determined to strengthen UN Peacekeeping Missions worldwide and to move forward necessary reforms in the UN Security Council.

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

The COVID pandemic has taught us how important it is to act jointly against such outbreaks. The UN Central Emergency Response is indispensable in global humanitarian action to relieve suffering when people need it most. Proud that 🇩🇪 remains one of its largest supporters.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

We need to get ahead of this Ebola outbreak.

I am allocating up to $60 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider region. 

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[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

Europe stands united against Russia’s war atrocities in Ukraine 🇺🇦

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

The Council has extended until 28 May 2027 the EU sanctions against Russia in response to:

🚫 serious human rights violations or abuses
🚫 the repression of civil society and democratic opposition
🚫 the undermining of democracy and the rule of law

More: https://t.co/oOz4MF9Oy0

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Russia hit a dead-end on the battlefield, so it terrorizes Ukraine with deliberate strikes on city centres.

These are abhorrent acts of terror meant to kill as many civilians as possible.

Moscow reportedly using Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles – systems designed to carry nuclear warheads – is a political scare-tactic and reckless nuclear-brinkmanship.

Next week, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss how to dial up the international pressure on Russia.

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

Germany’s Basic Law (Grundgesetz) came into effect on May 23. Rising from the devastation of WWII, it laid the foundation for a new Federal Republic rooted in human dignity, democracy, and the rule of law. 🏛️ Together, we reflect on what it truly means to live in a free society.

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

"Our path as Europeans remains clear: we are committed to cooperation rather than confrontation, to partnerships, reliability, open trade, and the rule of law."

@BMF_Bund​ Minister Klingbeil at the G7

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

31 countries. One clear goal: A strong Germany. 🇩🇪

Diplomacy is more than handshakes. One year into office, the Federal Chancellor reviews how Germany’s global partnerships strengthen security, support fair trade, and create new opportunities for growth.

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

Russia’s war against Ukraine has outlasted the USSR’s fight against Nazi Germany. €250bn is wasted each year with around 1.8m soldiers killed or wounded. Ukraine stands firm. Europe stands united. Russia must end its invasion and withdraw.

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

"The situation in the Middle East as is also on our agenda in Helsingborg. We are focusing our efforts on ensuring free passage for all ships and thus security of global supply chains. Germany is ready to participate in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz." 🧵4/4

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

💬@AussenMinDE "Last year in The Hague, we set the course for a strong NATO 3.0: we want a greater role for Europe, more robust deterrence, and closer cooperation between our defence industries in order to strengthen our defence capabilities." 🧵1/4

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

"Ukraine is the greatest contributor to European security outside NATO. In Sweden, I intend to make concrete proposals on how we can further support Ukraine and also benefit from the achievements of Ukraine’s defence industry within the Alliance." 🧵 3/4

[DW Politics @dw_politics]

Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and rising military expenditure, the German government has launched a new civil defense plan to ensure public safety and safeguard against potential hybrid threats in the future.

[GIC Southeast Asia @GermanyInSEAsia]

Energy security ⚡
Resilient trade 🔗
Strategic cooperation 🤝

As global uncertainty grows, stronger partnerships matter more than ever. Germany and Brunei are deepening cooperation where it counts — from energy security to resilient trade and defence collaboration.

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

Germany and #Brunei have great potential for even closer trade relations, especially in the defence and energy sectors – @AussenMinDE in today’s meeting with H. M. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. We highly appreciate Brunei’s support in strengthening 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺 ties with #ASEAN.