Archive · 12 Jan 2026
German Minister Emphasizes Transatlantic Ties Before US Visit
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is going to the United States to talk with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
He wants to make sure Germany and the U.S. work well together, even though they sometimes disagree.
Before going to the U.S., he will stop in Iceland to talk about Arctic security.
He also plans to meet with the head of the United Nations.
Wadephul believes it's very important for countries to work together and follow international laws to keep the world peaceful and secure.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the importance of transatlantic relations before his trip to Washington.
He plans to address differences of opinion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio through dialogue.
Wadephul will stop in Iceland to discuss Arctic security with his Icelandic counterpart.
He will also meet with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss international cooperation.
Wadephul stressed the importance of international law and cooperation for global peace and security.
- Who
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- What
- Discussion on transatlantic relations and differences of opinion
- When
- Monday (after a stopover in Iceland on Sunday)
- Where
- Washington, D.C., with a stopover in Reykjavik, Iceland
- Why
- To address tensions and strengthen international partnerships
- German Foreign Minister
- Johann Wadephul
- US Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Meeting Date
- Monday
- Key Topics
- Transatlantic partnership, differences of opinion, Arctic security, international cooperation
- Additional Meetings
- Icelandic counterpart in Reykjavik, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres