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This year, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the reunification of Germany. For me, this moment holds deep personal significance. When Germany was reunified in 1990, I was serving in Warsaw, Poland, in the midst of a momentous period in Europe. From that vantage point, I could see firsthand the rapid unfolding of history — events that would forever change not just Germany but the entire continent.
The fall of the Berlin Wall was not just the collapse of a physical barrier between East and West Germany, but also a symbol of the end of a division that had lasted more than four decades. It represented a triumph of hope, of courage and of the unbreakable will of people yearning for freedom and unity.
But this unity did not come easily. It was the result of historical events that were transformed, through wise and patient diplomacy, into a stable regional order under the shared vision of integrated security. It was a process that demanded courage and patience from all sides, a spirit of cooperation that continues to guide us today.
With this experience in our hearts and minds, we are happy about recent progress achieved in the Middle East — after so many dark days the region has had to face. We very much welcome the constructive and active role being played by Saudi Arabia in the international effort to bring about peace, stability and security. And Germany will stay engaged as well — be it in Syria, Gaza or Yemen. The recent meeting of the Munich Security Conference hosted by Saudi Arabia in AlUla underlines the potential for cooperation between our two countries in making the region more peaceful, secure and prosperous.
