Germany news: President Steinmeier heads to Asia
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Skip next section President Steinmeier to kick off Asia trip 06/14/2026 June 14, 2026 President Steinmeier to kick off Asia trip German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is leaving for a five-day trip to Asia on Sunday. According to the presidential office, his trip will take him to Indonesia, the Philippines and Uzbekistan.
Steinmeier's wife, Elke Büdenbender, will be accompanying him on the trip, as will a business delegation. In Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country, the president will focus on the peaceful coexistence of different religions. In the Philippines, Steinmeier will then visit a production facility of German airline Lufthansa, and also meet Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa.
For the final stop in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent, a visit to a branch of German construction company GP Günter Papenburg is planned. Uzbekistan
has more German-language learners than any other country in Asia, the presidential office said.
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