German, Australia Foreign Ministers Back Israeli Presidents Visit Down Under

Germany’s foreign minister was in Australia to discuss critical minerals cooperation and trade opportunities.Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks to the media during a press conference with German Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 5, 2026. AAP Image/Lukas Coch2/5/2026|Updated: 2/5/2026German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Australian counterpart Penny Wong have stood by the impending visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.Wadephul made the comments during a press conference as he concluded his Australia visit on Feb. 5.Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].Author’s Selected Articles