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September 2023 - Germany Special Weapons News
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- German Chancellor Scholz, Five Central Asian Leaders Meet As Berlin Looks To Blunt Moscow's Influence RFE/RL 29 Sep 2023 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and five Central Asian nations' leaders have discussed cooperation and ties as Berlin looks to gain influence in the region that has been traditionally a sphere of dominance for Russia.
- Top donor Germany signs major contribution to WHO for health emergencies; signs host agreement for WHO pandemic hub WHO 28 Sep 2023
- Kazakh President Assures Germany His Country Follows Sanctions Regime Against Russia RFE/RL 28 Sep 2023 -- Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev says his country will not help Russia circumvent Western sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine amid suspicions that Moscow is still receiving goods via Central Asian nations.
- Israel to Sell Germany Cutting-Edge Missile Defense System VOA 28 Sep 2023 -- Israel finalized a $3.5 billion deal on Thursday to sell its cutting-edge Arrow 3 missile defense system to Germany as the nation seeks to protect itself from the types of air assaults that have ravaged Ukraine.
- Nagorno-Karabakh: Foreign Minister Baerbock calls for the deployment of international observers and increases humanitarian assistance Germany Federal Foreign Office 27 Sep 2023
- New strategy adopted: New horizons for space travel Germany - Federal Government 27 Sep 2023 -- From climate protection and research, to navigation and telecommunications: space infrastructure such as satellites are a part of everyday life we could no longer do without. However, space technologies are also key instruments for ensuring the state's ability to act, which is why the Federal Cabinet has adopted a new Space Strategy.
- US, Germany Call for Observers in Nagorno-Karabakh VOA 27 Sep 2023 -- The United States and Germany added to calls for international observers to be allowed into the Nagorno-Karabakh region, as Azerbaijan said Wednesday that 192 of its soldiers were killed in an operation to retake the area from ethnic Armenian separatists.
- 31 US senators ask E3 to prevent expiry of UN's anti-Iran missile bans Press TV 27 Sep 2023 -- A bipartisan group of US senators have asked the United Kingdom, France and Germany to take action to prevent the expiration of UN bans targeting Iran's missile and drone activities, which are set to end next month.
- Pevkur: Germany's role in regional security has increased Estonia MoD 26 Sep 2023 -- Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur today in Tallinn met with the Minister of Defence of Germany Boris Pistorius, to discuss security in the Baltic Sea region and Europe more broadly, as well as the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine.
- Germany's Baerbock Admits Berlin Providing Ukraine With Outdated Military Equipment Sputnik 26 Sep 2023 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock admitted on Monday that Germany had on several occasions supplied Kiev with outdated or almost non-functional military equipment.
- Swiss Parliament OKs Decommissioning 25 Leopard 2 Tanks to Sell Them to Germany - Reports Sputnik 26 Sep 2023 -- Both houses of the Swiss parliament have approved the decommissioning of 25 Leopard 2 tanks to later sell them to Germany, the Swiss broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
- Speech by Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of the open debate on Ukraine in the United Nations Security Council Germany - Federal Government 20 Sep 2023
- Germany and the Indo-Pacific - three years of enhanced engagement in a key region in international politics Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 Sep 2023 -- Although far away, the Indo-Pacific is hugely important to Europe - many global issues of the 21st century will be decided there. You can find out here and in the German Government's recently published progress report what Germany is doing to raise its profile in the Indo-Pacific.
- Joint Statement by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Sep 2023
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Olaf Scholz President of Ukraine 21 Sep 2023
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Olaf Scholz Ukraine MOD 21 Sep 2023
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 20 Sep 2023 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- Speech by Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of the open debate on Ukraine in the United Nations Security Council Germany - Federal Government 20 Sep 2023
- Speech by Foreign Minister Baerbock at the High-Level-Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, a side event of the 78th UN General Assembly Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Sep 2023
- E3 statement on JCPOA fresh sign west cannot be trusted: Iranian lawyer IRNA 20 Sep 2023 -- Member of Iran's Guardian Council Abbas Ali Kadkhodaee has criticized the recent joint statement by the three European countries namely France, the UK, and Germany, asking "West can be trusted?"
- Ukraine Turns Down 10 German Leopard Tanks Due to Their Condition Sputnik 19 Sep 2023 -- Last week, Ukraine refused to accept 10 Leopard 1A5 tanks from Germany due to their unsatisfactory technical condition, German media reported, citing sources.
- How Germany is supporting Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 19 Sep 2023 -- As Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz explained, Germany's position is very clear: we will continue to support Ukraine "for as long as necessary". Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Germany has sent just under 24 billion euros to Ukraine in humanitarian aid, direct payments, and weapons.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Baerbock at the High-Level Event to advance the work on a Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty, a side event of the 78th UN General Assembly Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Sep 2023
- Foreign Minister Baerbock on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Sep 2023
- Australia-Germany Foreign Ministers' Statement Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Sep 2023 -- Today the Foreign Minister of Australia, Senator the Hon Penny Wong, and the Federal Foreign Minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, met at the margins of the General Assembly in New York to reaffirm the closeness of our bilateral relationship, underpinned by shared values and commitment to the international order based on the rule of law.
- Courage needed to mend today's global rifts, German leader tells UN Assembly UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- Addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that in an increasingly interdependent world, "a policy for peace must not stop on our own doorstep."
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly US Dept. of State 19 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in her capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
- E3 representatives meet with Iranian counterpart. UK FCDO 19 Sep 2023 -- A statement on a meeting between senior E3 officials and their Iranian counterpart in New York
- Joint Statement on Iran's De-Designation of Experienced IAEA Inspectors - September 2023 UK FCDO 18 Sep 2023 -- France, Germany, the UK and the US have issued a joint statement following Iran's decision to withdraw the designation of several IAEA inspectors.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock on her arrival in New York to participate in the General Debate of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Sep 2023
- US, Germany Commit to Long-Term Support for Ukraine VOA 15 Sep 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock spoke Friday in Washington, both reiterating their long-term support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia.
- United States Welcomes Germany's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 15 Sep 2023 -- Germany became the 29th nation to sign the Artemis Accords.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the anniversary of the death of Jina Mahsa Amini Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Sep 2023
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 15 Sep 2023
- E3 statement on the JCPoA - September 2023 UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement ahead of JCPoA Transition Day on 18 October 2023.
- Quad statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the Safeguards Agreement with Iran - September 2023 UK FCDO 14 Sep 2023 -- Germany, France, the US and the UK (the Quad) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on 13 September.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Illegitimate "Elections" in Regions of Ukraine Illegally Occupied by Russia US Dept. of State 13 Sep 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
- G7 Slams Russia for 'Sham Elections' in Occupied Regions of Ukraine VOA 13 Sep 2023 -- Foreign ministers of the G7 and European Union have condemned "sham elections" in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, saying they are meant to legitimize Moscow's rule in areas illegally seized by force.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 13 Sep 2023 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA - September 2023 UK FCDO 13 Sep 2023 -- Germany, France and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
- Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design Government of Norway 12 Sep 2023 -- "Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world's most modern production facility for conventional submarines, and production start of the world's most modern conventional submarine, the 212CD, said Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram (Centre Party) from Norway."
- Norway and Germany signed a new declaration of intent agreed to enhance the bilateral co-operation in the area of security and defence Government of Norway 12 Sep 2023 -- September 12th 2023 Defence ministers Gram (Norway) and Pistorius (Germany) signed an agreement to deepen and broaden the cooperation between the countries.
- Out of many, one - Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to the United States Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Sep 2023 -- Whether town twinning, school exchanges, business cooperation or joint training for fighter pilots, there is no country with which we Europeans have closer relations than with the United States.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock prior to her departure for the United States of America Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Sep 2023
- Germany Says Ukraine Belongs in the European Union VOA 11 Sep 2023 -- Ukraine belongs in the European Union, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Monday during her visit to Kyiv. But she added that the country needed to do more to fight graft.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock has arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv Germany Federal Foreign Office 11 Sep 2023 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock is making her fourth trip to Ukraine since the start of the Russian war of aggression. Read on to learn more about the visit.
- Andrii Sybiha had a meeting with the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany President of Ukraine 12 Sep 2023
- Statement by Foreign Minister Baerbock on her arrival in Kyiv Germany Federal Foreign Office 11 Sep 2023
- Prime Minister's meeting with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany India MEA 10 Sep 2023
- Germany to Spend Over $64Bln on Major Defense Contracts by End of 2023 Sputnik 10 Sep 2023 -- Lehnigk-Emden added that the funds would be allocated for the purchase of US F-35 fighter jets and Chinook heavy transport helicopters, as well as the Israeli Arrow 3 missile defense system, the report said.
- Sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine can't be done 'quickly': Germany Press TV 08 Sep 2023 -- Germany has reportedly held back on supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, saying that the delivery of the weapon is "not something that can be done quickly."
- German Foreign Minister Says Taurus Missile Deliveries to Kiev Challenging Sputnik 08 Sep 2023 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday that the supply of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine is challenging as it takes time to agree on every detail.
- Germany charges 2 citizens with treason in Russia spying case Press TV 08 Sep 2023 -- A German intelligence officer and a Russian-born German diamond trader have been accused of working with a Russian businessman to "procure sensitive information" from Germany's foreign intelligence agency BND.
- Germany Charges Intel Officer, Businessman With Treason For Passing Documents To Russia's FSB RFE/RL 08 Sep 2023 -- An employee of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and a self-employed German businessman have been charged with treason for allegedly passing secret documents to Russia, German prosecutors said on September 8.
- Germany, Italy, Sweden, Spain Join Forces to Develop New Battle Tank - Reports Sputnik 06 Sep 2023 -- Germany, Italy, Sweden and Spain have signed a contract for joint development of a new battle tank under the leadership of German defense manufacturers Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, a German newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing political and industry sources.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 05 Sep 2023 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the opening of the Conference of the Heads of German Missions Germany Federal Foreign Office 04 Sep 2023
- Swiss Leopard 2 Tanks Will Not Be Sent to Ukraine If Sold to Germany Sputnik 01 Sep 2023 -- Switzerland's parliamentary security commission of the Council of States (CPS-E) has supported the government's proposal to sell 25 Leopard-2 tanks to Germany, provided for they will not be supplied to Ukraine in the future, the CPS-E told Sputnik on Friday.
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