Germany updates: FM Wadephul starts Mexico visit
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- Johann Wadephul, Berlin's top diplomat, visits the Latin American country which Germany considers a key partner in the region.
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Johann Wadephul, Berlin's top diplomat, visits the Latin American country which Germany considers a key partner in the region. The visit comes after Germany's failed bid for a UN Security Council seat. DW has more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Esn SSince Wadephul's visit precedes the World Cup, he and his Mexican counterpart, Roberto Velasco Alvarez (left), exchanged football jerseys during their meeting in Mexico City Image: Juliane Sonntag/AA/IMAGOAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul starts Mexico visit Despite the loss of a UNSC seat, Wadephul emphasizes that there will be no reduction in UN support Read below for a roundup of news from Germany on June 5, 2026.
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