PH Participates in ASEAN Dialogue with German Minister of Defence Kramp-Karrenbauer

Ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in Germany, including Philippine Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega (second row, second from right) with German Federal Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (center). (Photo courtesy of BAC Working Group)

BERLIN 15 September 2020 – Ambassadors of the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a Luncheon-Meeting with German Federal Minister of Defence Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer in Berlin on 10 September 2020.

The Berlin ASEAN Committee (BAC) discussed a range of issues on defense and security cooperation between Germany and the ASEAN region and member countries with Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer. The Minister re-affirmed Germany’s desire to have a more active engagement with the Indo-Pacific region, and in particular with ASEAN, in recognition of the organization’s commitment to promoting peace, stability, inclusivity, and mutual prosperity in the region. 

Philippine Ambassador to Germany Theresa Dizon-De Vega was among the participants in the meeting and welcomed more active relations between Germany and ASEAN, as well as on the bilateral level with the Philippines. END

The ASEAN Ambassadors had an engaging exchange of views with Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer. (Berlin PE photo)

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