Annalena Baerbock is in Saudi Arabia and Qatar for the first time as German foreign minister. She has warned against an "unconditional normalization" in dealing with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
The Minister urgently called for a ceasefire in Sudan, north-east Africa. She also met with representatives of the artistic scene, including Khalid Gharea bint Abdulm and Jamar bint Gharem. The German government had largely stopped arms exports to the desert state.