Ambassadors’ Circle with German Ambassador
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Germany and Japan share a deep, dense, and long history of mutual admiration and collaboration. Both nations also remain the central free economy and democratic rule of law-based socio-political powerhouses in their respective regions, the Indo-Pacific for Japan and Europe for Germany. And both nations now face similar challenges - how can domestic national interests be re-calibrated to the growing competition between the United States and China? And why the German-Japan relationship is growing even stronger.
The current German Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Dr. Clemens von Goetze, brings a wealth of experience with his prior posting as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China allowing for many unique insights into how a leading power can adapt and lead during times of rapidly evolving new global realities. Join us for what promises to be a unique insight into the realities of Germany’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
Event and Registration Details
- This event will be conducted in in-person and online, and registration is required.
- In-person participation is for members and guests only. Please pay your fee by credit card or at the door.
- Online participation is for members and guests only and is free.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Clemens von Goetze
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Japan
After finishing his military service, von Goetze studied at the University of Erlangen where he obtained his master's degree in history and a doctorate degree in law. He began his professional career at the Foreign Office in 1990. He worked i.a. as Political Officer at the Embassy in Manila, Principal Private Secretary to Federal Foreign Ministers Dr. Klaus Kinkel and Joschka Fischer, Deputy Ambassador to Turkey, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Foreign Minister, PSC-Ambassador for coordination of EU Foreign Policy in Brussels, Director General of the Foreign Department at the Office of the Federal President and Director General for Africa, Asia, Latin America, Near- and Middle East at the Federal Foreign Office. Before assuming his current position in September 2021, he served as Ambassador to Israel and China.
Ambassador von Goetze is married and has two children.
Event Details
(In-person / online: Members & guests only)
International House of Japan B1