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In Germany, the “Land of Ideas”, we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience. Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?

2022 was a good year for my assignment as the new German Ambassador in Jamaica as we celebrated the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence and at the same time 60 years of a solid friendship among our countries.
Jan Hendrik van Thiel, Ambassador

Germany and France jointly celebrate 60 years of Franco-German friendship

22 January marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Élysée Treaty in 1963. Germany and France celebrated this historic date with a joint ceremony involving both parliaments as well as a meeting of the Franco-German Council of Ministers.

Meeting of the Franco-German Council of Ministers

What’s important as 2023 gets underway

Although the new year is a time of new beginnings, it’s just as important to keep up the good work we’ve been doing up through the end of 2022. Read on to find out what’s at the top of our agenda as 2023 gets underway.

Japan takes the G7 baton from Germany – Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Münster, on 4 November 2022

Working toward a mine-free world – Germany assumes the Presidency of the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines

Landmines, unexploded ordnance and booby-traps claim many victims in approximately 60 countries and territories worldwide. Germany assumed the Presidency of the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines for a year and is leading the efforts to achieve the global prohibition of anti-personnel mines.

A mine clearance projects in Cherson, Ukraine

Together against the death penalty

There are still 55 countries around the world that continue to impose the death penalty. But each year, this number diminishes. Representatives from125 countries are to gather in Berlin from 15 November in order to advance the universal abolition of capital punishment.

Family photo at the World Congress against the Death Penalty

More ambition and solidarity in climate policy: Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Sharm el-Sheikh for COP27

The international community is meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh to negotiate concrete steps for tackling the climate crisis. In the final phase of the negotiations, Foreign Minister Baerbock will take over as Germany’s chief negotiator.

Foreign Minister Baerbock at a the discussion Climate and Human Rights: Multiple Connections, Multiple Solutions at the German pavilion

Climate, peace and security – why everything is connected

Since Foreign Minister Baerbock took up her post, climate policy has been a priority of Germany’s foreign policy. The focus is on the connection between climate, peace and security.