New German foreign policy pillars outlined at Pathfinder Foundation' S ‘Ambassador’ s Roundtable”

ADDRESSING the Pathfinder Foundation’s ‘Ambassador’s Roundtable,’ the Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka, Dr. Felix Neumann, praised Sri Lanka’s neutral foreign policy as “wise and aligned with the international principle of freedom of navigation.”

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He reaffirmed that Germany values Sri Lanka’s role in maintaining open and peaceful sea lanes in the Indian Ocean while supporting greater alignment with global principles in multilateral forums.

On bilateral trade and investment, Ambassador Neumann noted that around 300 German companies currently operate in Sri Lanka. He underscored the need for a more efficient bureaucracy and stronger investment protection to attract further German capital, while commending Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and good governance.

As a Sri Lankan think tank, Pathfinder Foundation, prominent and committed to fostering dialogue on foreign policy, economic development, and strategic issues, conducts initiatives such as the Ambassador’s Roundtable, which convenes diplomats, academics, business leaders, and media representatives for high-level discussions.

At the Pathfinder Foundation’s Ambassador’s Roundtable, held Colombo Club, Taj Samudra, Colombo Dr. Felix Neumann, presented three strategic pillars of Germany’s new foreign policy following the recent change of government in Berlin. The Ambassador explained that the new Government has adopted three strategic pillars to define Germany’s foreign policy