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First, it goes against the statements of the nominated defense secretary a few days ago. We have to see what it will yield in terms of U.S. foreign policy. The same goes for the statements on trade policy, we count on the U.S. to stick to its international obligations, including in the World Trade Organization.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
I do not believe that relations between the two countries will become so close that Russia can offer Turkey an alternative to the NATO security partnership.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
I wish we had more countries represented at a high level for the financial part.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The group's structures in Syria and Iraq are intertwined, so that a defeat for Islamic State in Mosul would undoubtedly have consequences for the situation in Syria.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
That is contradictory and it makes me concerned.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Reintroduction of the death penalty would prevent successful negotiations to join the EU.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We have to accept the decision that was made, and not go looking for revenge.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We in Europe bear a joint responsibility for ensuring that we do not fall back into a nationalism of single states.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Should the British opt for a withdrawal from the EU, then we cannot continue just doing business as usual with 28 minus one the next day.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Sanctions are not an end in themselves. They should rather give incentives for a change in behavior.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The United States and Russia said they are ready to make progress on the technical level to be able to check who is (responsible) for breaking the ceasefire.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The greatest danger is that the conflict will escalate again.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
I don't think we'd be well advised to issue threats from Europe.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
If a Russian troop withdrawal materializes, it would put President Assad under pressure to finally seriously negotiate a peaceful political transition in Geneva that would ensure the continuation of a Syrian state.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Neither side can benefit when inside the EU one blames the other. In this way we are not moving ahead by even one step in managing the refugee crisis. The rifts that are being formed now must be laboriously healed again.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We must fight for Europe. We must stop blaming each other. On the contrary, we must unite forces and work together for a European solution to the refugee crisis. This is the only way for Europe to emerge stronger from this crisis.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
As part of the Munich Agreement ... all sides are called on - even before the start of a ceasefire - to contribute to an immediate reduction in violence, that goes for Russia and the Syrian regime's military operations around Aleppo and the latest attacks by PYD militias in northern Syria. In view of the tense situation, Turkey too must show restraint.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
I strongly condemn today's launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea. The country has once again ignored warnings by the international community, the rocket launch is an irresponsible provocation, which disregards internationally-binding U.N. security council resolutions and is putting regional security on the line once again.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Either Europe stands together and acts with solidarity in times of hardship for hundreds of thousands, or fences and barriers will again be raised, and then the vision of a united Europe crumbles.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We are talking about an upper limit, with a buffer zone. I do not think that we will have that many soldiers deployed abroad at the same time.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We've agreed ... to tackle the pullback of heavy weaponry now.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
European partners and especially Germany will continue standing by Greece and respect what it has been agreed, (But) I believe we would have better not raising new demands at every turning point, at every difficulty.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
It's clear that Greece - which is trying to get back on its feet right now - is feeling this influx as a particular burden, we will really support Greece in dealing with these big challenges.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
After intensive negotiations and painful compromises, we all agreed to an extensive reform package, my advice is that it (the package) is implemented with determination and on the other hand, Europe should not lessen the help that Greece still needs.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
If Russia is really serious about claiming to contribute to the stabilization of Syria, then that can't succeed if thousands more people are forced to flee by military offensives.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We all reaffirmed that the ceasefire which has been kept for two weeks now needs to be further consolidated and secured.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
It would be folly to continue betting on a military solution, now is the time to find a way to bring the parties to the negotiating table. This must include preparatory talks with and among crucial regional actors like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, but also Iran.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
This challenge cannot be borne by one country. We have to invoke European solidarity.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The help in (Friday's) emergency situation was tied to an urgent reminder not to make that the practice for the coming days.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
I hope that this courage exists above all ... in Tehran.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We must hope that the Iranians move on decisive points and that we come to a close.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
But we're not at the endpoint. The basic points need to be translated into a comprehensive negotiating text and that's not easy as negotiating in detail has created a few hindrances, we must hope that the Iranians move on decisive points and that we come to a close.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
At a time in which we are trying to defuse a persistent and dangerous conflict, this does not contribute towards that.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Tonight there will be new proposals, new recommendations. I can't predict whether that will sufficient to enable an agreement to be reached.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
As one sees the cross on the summit, the final meters are the most difficult but also the decisive ones. That's what has to be done here in the coming hours and days.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The grief of the families and loved ones is immeasurable, we must stand with them. We are all united in great grief.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The road on which we have been and we are on, is probably the first step for calming down the situation, but we all know that we are still very far from a solution, and I need to underline again the financial engagement which we will have to Ukraine, given its grave economic situation.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
But I also say that we have no interest in any dispute emerging from this.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Der Spiegel's true that I asked in two instances, in which the information we had from our sources was not entirely consistent with the information that came from the United States or NATO, but I also say that we have no interest in any dispute emerging from this.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Europe has a chance to pause for breath – that’s all – this is not a solution.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
The ball is in the Greek government’s court, if Athens wants to see changes in individual points, then that is okay. But if these changes lead to further spending, then they need to save elsewhere or look to gather more revenue.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
If we miss this opportunity, the chance to defuse the serious conflict in eastern Ukraine by way of negotiations will be gone for a long time.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
We have not achieved everything, but at least there is a ceasefire. This also includes agreements on securing the eastern borders of Ukraine, elections and the exchange of prisoners, it is a chance to move away from escalation and towards political momentum.
– German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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