Federal President Joachim Gauck met the Greek President Karolos Papoulias in Berlin on 7 January 2013. In the morning, the two Presidents visited the exhibition “Olympia: Myth – Cult – Games” in the Martin-Gropius-Bau. With over 800 pieces, the exhibition is a joint German-Greek project and both Presidents serve as patrons.
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Federal President Joachim Gauck travelled to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for an official visit with his partner Daniela Schadt from 17 to 19 December. He arrived at Mazar-e-Sharif airport in the north of the country on 17 December. That evening, he met with German soldiers and allies as well as with police officers and development workers.
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Under Article 59 of the Basic Law, the Federal President represents the Federal Republic of Germany in matters of international law, concludes treaties with foreign states on its behalf, accredits German diplomats posted abroad and receives all foreign ambassadors to Germany.
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