Selected Events in 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visits Germany
December 5-6, 2005. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s trip to Europe highlights the enduring importance of trans-Atlantic relations and U.S. efforts to partner with Europe to address common challenges around the globe. Rice travels to Germany, Romania, Ukraine and Belgium on December 5-9. In Germany, Secretary Rice had a first meeting with new German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They talked about Iran, Afghanistan, U.S.-European relations and U.S.-German relations. She also met with German Foreign Minister Steinmeier. more
Remarks by the Secretary
• Press Availability With German Chancellor Angela Merkel | in German (December 6, 2005)
• Interview With Anne Will of German TV One (ARD) (December 6, 2005)
• Interview With Julie Etchingham of Sky News (December 6, 2005)
• Remarks En Route to Germany (December 5, 2005)
• Remarks Upon Her Departure for Europe | in German (December 5, 2005)
• Video of statement at press conference in Chancery: Real Player | Windows (DSL recommended)
 Secretary Rice with German Foreign Minister Steinmeier |  Before the meeting |  Secretary Rice is greeted by Chancellor Merkel |
 Chancellor Merkel and Secretary Rice overlooking the Reichstag |  Secretary Rice and Chancellor Merkel at the Berlin press conference |  Secretary Rice and Chancellor Merkel at the Berlin press conference |
