Extremism and terrorism posed a threat to all nations

Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps from the Asian and Pacific Region accredited in Germany participated in a luncheon meeting on the invitation of the Ambassador for Sri Lanka in Berlin, Sarath Kongahage at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin. Guest of honour was the President of the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Dr. Hans-Georg Maassen.

Dr. Maassen made a presentation on the "Threat Situation in Germany in connection with the Asian-Pacific Region". In his presentation, Dr. Maassen gave an overview about the structure of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Germany's internal security service, and its efforts in the fight against terrorist and extremist movements based outside of Germany. Extremism and terrorism were a threat to individual States and the international community and jeopardised the peaceful coexistence of different nations, ethnic group and cultures, he said. "In order to identify threats and counter them successfully we should join our efforts as conflicts in other countries and continents immediately affect the security situation in Germany", he added.

Sri Lankan Ambassador Sarath Kongahage thanked Dr. Maassen for the presentation and information presented to the Ambassadors. He said international cooperation in the fight against terror could be strengthened by holding events of this nature.