A fresh look at links between Australia and Germany
IT IS TIME TO TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT THE LINKS BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND GERMANY AND BRING OUR RELATIONSHIP INTO THE 21ST CENTURY Five themes guided the Australia-Germany Advisory Group’s work, which aims to give a modern agenda to a long-standing relationship. These are: A INCREASE TRADE AND INVESTMENT · B IMPROVE STRATEGIC DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION · C STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON SCIENCE AND EDUCATION · D EXCHANGE ON DIVERSITY, MIGRATION, INTEGRATION AND REFUGEES · E ENHANCE CULTURAL AND SPORTING LINKS, AND COOPERATION ON WINE MAKING. The members of the Australia-Germany Advisory Group believe these recommendations form a strong basis to appropriately broaden, strengthen and deepen the Australia-Germany relationship over the coming five years. We look forward to witnessing the beneficial outcomes which will be achieved for people in both countries and to the deeper friendship and cultural, economic and strategic understanding between Australia and Germany as a result.
IT IS TIME TO TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT THE LINKS BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND GERMANY AND BRING OUR RELATIONSHIP INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
Five themes guided the Australia-Germany Advisory Group’s work, which aims to give a modern agenda to a long-standing relationship. These are:
A INCREASE TRADE AND INVESTMENT · B IMPROVE STRATEGIC DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION · C STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON SCIENCE AND EDUCATION · D EXCHANGE ON DIVERSITY, MIGRATION, INTEGRATION AND REFUGEES · E ENHANCE CULTURAL AND SPORTING LINKS, AND COOPERATION ON WINE MAKING.
The members of the Australia-Germany Advisory Group believe these recommendations form a strong basis to appropriately broaden, strengthen and deepen the Australia-Germany relationship over the coming five years. We look forward to witnessing the beneficial outcomes which will be achieved for people in both countries and to the deeper friendship and cultural, economic and strategic understanding between Australia and Germany as a result.
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
48<br />
A <strong>fresh</strong> <strong>look</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>links</strong> <strong>between</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Germany</strong><br />
DIVERSITY,<br />
MIGRATION,<br />
INTEGRATION<br />
AND<br />
REFUGEES<br />
Global challenges<br />
Global challenges<br />
Migr<strong>at</strong>ion remains a force for development <strong>and</strong> also presents some<br />
challenges.<br />
Successful integr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
The aim is to integr<strong>at</strong>e into society those who are permanently<br />
<strong>and</strong> lawfully living in our countries <strong>and</strong> to grant them the rel<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
rights <strong>and</strong> responsibilities. Integr<strong>at</strong>ion means living together as one<br />
society, not in separ<strong>at</strong>e worlds. Our societies should be characterised<br />
by respect, mutual trust, shared responsibility <strong>and</strong> a sense of shared<br />
community. Integr<strong>at</strong>ion should ensure th<strong>at</strong> immigrants have equal<br />
opportunities <strong>and</strong> the chance to particip<strong>at</strong>e in all areas, especially<br />
social, economic <strong>and</strong> cultural life.<br />
School lessons in a safety zone<br />
for refugee families <strong>and</strong> children<br />
in Hashemia al-Shimali in Jordan.<br />
The center is run by Jordanian<br />
NGOs with the help of UNICEF<br />
<strong>and</strong> German financial support.<br />
Refugees<br />
We can also see the consequences of terrorism, war <strong>and</strong> the resultant<br />
loss of future prospects, which are reflected in the large numbers<br />
of refugees. The refugee agency UNHCR reports almost 60 million<br />
refugees, displaced persons <strong>and</strong> asylum seekers worldwide – more<br />
than <strong>at</strong> any time since the Second World War.<br />
Dr Christoph Müller<br />
German Ambassador to <strong>Australia</strong>, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Isl<strong>and</strong>, Vanu<strong>at</strong>u & Nauru<br />
“To me, four years in <strong>Australia</strong> have been an eye-opener. So many things<br />
come to mind: the genuine warmth of mutual perceptions th<strong>at</strong> shape all<br />
personal interactions; the incredible opportunities this vast country offers;<br />
the cutting-edge quality of science, <strong>and</strong> so much more – it’s time to build<br />
a real partnership on such unique found<strong>at</strong>ions!”
Change language