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German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
Steinmeier said Europe fears a flare-up could disrupt a key trade route and pledged continued German support for the Philippine coast guard.
- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the Philippines on June 16, 2026, marking the first visit by a German head of state since 1963.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed Steinmeier with official ceremonies and a 21-gun salute at Malacañang Palace.
- The leaders discussed cooperation in defense, peacebuilding, maritime cooperation, trade, climate change, renewable energy, and people-to-people exchanges during their bilateral meeting.
- Steinmeier highlighted the good trade relations between Germany and the Philippines and their shared commitment to the rules-based international order and United Nations principles.
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German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz.
·New York, United States
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier reaffirmed the long-standing diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Germany during their bilateral meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest to the two countries including defense, peacebuilding, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, climate change, renewable energy, and strengthening people-to-pe…
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