On 24 January 2024, His Excellency Dr. CHEM Widhya, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, had a bilateral meeting with Her Excellency Susanne Baumann, Secretary of State of the German Federal Foreign Office. During this meeting, both dignitaries discussed bilateral relations, commending the excellent ties of friendship and cooperation that both countries have enjoyed for decades. The discussions also touched upon regional and global issues of common interest. His Excellency Dr. CHEM Widhya will also hold the 2nd Round of Bilateral Consultations between the two Foreign Ministries with Frau Petra Sigmund, Director General for Asia and the Pacific of FFO, latter in the day.