Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. These meetings will take place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, a German official said Tuesday. Merz plans to use the forum to outline Germany's foreign policy amid global power tensions.

Merz is scheduled to open the annual security conference with a speech highlighting Germany's position in strained transatlantic relations. He is expected to emphasize cooperation with the United States while addressing challenges in Europe's diplomatic ties. The speech will set the tone for his upcoming meetings.

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