Dr. Klaus Schüler, Dr. Gerhard Wahlers and Frank Priess having a lively exchange of ideas with representatives of German organizations at the residence of the German Consul General in Sydney, Lothar Freischlader
In cooperation with the German Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, KAS organized a panel discussion in Sydney
Dr Klaus Schüler giving a keynote speech at the luncheon discussion in Sydney
Fruitful discussion at the luncheon discussion, a joint event of KAS and the German Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Bilateral talks during the luncheon discussion organized by KAS and the German Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Dr. Klaus Schüler and representatives of the German Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Fruitful discussion with The Hon. Stuart Ayres, New South Wales Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events
The delegation in exchange with Michael Keenan, Australian Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Counter-Terrorism
The delegation with Michael Keenan, Australian Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Counter-Terrorism
The delegation met Senator Linda Reynolds, who is also member of a network of women parliamentarians founded by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia and Pacific
The delegation with Australian Senator Linda Reynolds
With Australian MP Dan Tehan, Chairperson of the Parliamentary joint committee on „Intelligence and Security“ the delegation discussed on security policy
Roundtable at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
Roundtable at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
Concluding the political talks in Canberra the delegation met again with Matthias Cormann, Australian Minister for Finance and Australia-Germany Advisory Group Co Chair
Luncheon discussion on integration and migration at the Australian National University Centre for European Studies led by Prof Jaqueline Lo
Terminating the stay in Canberra with a luncheon discussion on integration and migration at the Australian National University Centre for European Studies led by Prof Jaqueline Lo
The delegation exchanged ideas with the New South Wales Division of the Liberal Party.
The Political Dialogue Programme Australia concluded with a meeting with The Hon. Richard Alston, Federal President of the Liberal Party
Dr. Gerhard Wahlers, Deputy Secretary General of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and Head of the Department European and International Cooperation of KAS, opened the roundtable at AIIA.
Participants at the roundtable at the AIIA.
The AIIA roundtable included a statement by Dr. Klaus Schüler, Federal Director of the Christian Democratic Union Party CDU.
The delegation at a luncheon discussion at the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) with its National Executive Director Melissa H. Conley Tyler and other representatives.
The delegation at a working dinner with Tony Nutt, Federal Director of the Liberal Party.
The delegation had a fruitful exchange with Sally Cray, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister.
Conversational partners in Australia included among others Minister of Finance Mathias Cormann, who is also Co-Chair of the Australia-Germany Advisory Group (Recommendations of the Advisory Group Collaboration, Innovation & Opportunity). He gave a much-noticed speech about German-Australian relations in Berlin last year with the motto “There is no limit to the potential of Australia-Germany relations”. This potential became apparent in the discussion with Australian Minister for Justice and Minister on counter-terrorism, The Hon. Michael Keenan, the meeting with Senator Linda Reynolds who is also member of the Asian Women Parliamentarian Caucus of KAS, and the exchange of views with MP Dan Tehan, Chairperson of the Parliamentary joint committee on “Intelligence and Security”, too.
Furthermore Dr Klaus Schüler was keynote speaker at several luncheon discussions regarding current political and strategic challenges in Germany and Europe attended by representatives of German and Australian companies and think tanks.
The bottom line of these numerous talks and consultations is that Germany, Australia and New Zealand are facing similar global challenges especially in the field of foreign policy and security policy, e.g. combatting international terrorism or dealing with refugees and the causes of migration. There was also a great concordance of opinions throughout a range of talks on domestic political challenges. Sharing the same values and political principles Germany, New Zealand and Australia have a great interest in fostering cooperation.
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung would like to enhance activities in this region in order to contribute to the strategic dialogue about 21st century challenges. This includes the dialogue with the political parties partnering with the CDU in New Zealand and Australia. In the light of common values, beliefs and interests various opportunities for collaboration could be found during this political programme.
