Baerbock outlines her diplomatic typing skills.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs - Baerbock outlines her diplomatic typing skills.

The German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has explained her unconventional approach towards engaging with high-profile foreign leaders. She described this as a modern form of diplomacy where you can often switch between soft and loud tones. At an event in Düsseldorf on Monday, she said, "I don't believe that turning away is a sign of strength." She further added that some leaders footstep the way a country responds to their actions.

In this regard, she shared her past experiences with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese State and Party leader Xi Jinping. During the discussion about the Ukraine war, she claimed that Lavrov had lied to her face. She later expressed strong words against Xi Jinping, calling him a dictator during an interview with the American broadcaster Fox News, which gained considerable attention.

The Foreign Minister underlined the significance of maintaining the credibility of Germany on a global platform. She asserted, "The greatest asset of our country is that we enjoy incredible trust." She believed that by staying quiet about untrue allegations, it would be perceived as her agreement to those and thus she prefers to confront the authorities directly. "However, I have other tactics as well. I can also play poker face and be silent for a long time if needed,” concluded Baerbock.

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1. The Federal Government in North Rhine-Westphalia commended Annalena Baerbock's diplomatic efforts, recognizing her ability to navigate complex international relations with leaders like the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese State and Party leader Xi Jinping.
2. In an interview with the Rheinische Post, a prominent German newspaper based in Düsseldorf, Baerbock spoke about her diplomatic strategy, emphasizing the importance of engaging with adversaries and not shying away from confrontation.
3. This approach has not gone unnoticed in the international arena, with Baerbock's criticisms of Xi Jinping, labeling him a dictator, gaining significant attention on platforms like Fox News.
4. Germany's Foreign Minister also mentioned her meetings with Chinese and Russian leaders, hinting at disagreements and miscommunications, such as the instance when she claimed Lavrov lied to her face during a discussion about the Ukraine war.
5. The Rheinische Post reported on Baerbock's stance on diplomacy, highlighting her confidence in Germany's global standing and her belief that maintaining credibility requires confronting untrue allegations head-on, even if it means employing more subtle tactics like playing poker face.

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