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Debunking the Myth: Did Germany’s Foreign Minister Really Get Snubbed in India?

Annalena Baerbock's arrival sparked controversy online, but our fact-check reveals that the viral claims of her being snubbed in India are misleading and based on misrepresented footage.

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A video circulated on social media claiming that German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was surprised to find no formal welcome upon her arrival in India. The video purportedly showed her disembarking from a plane without any reception, leading to speculation about diplomatic relations between Germany and India. This claim gained traction, prompting various fact-checking efforts to verify its authenticity.

Claim

The claim made in the story is that Annalena Baerbock arrived in India and was not formally welcomed at the airport, suggesting a lack of diplomatic courtesy. This assertion is false.

Fact

The viral video actually depicts Baerbock’s arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport in Malaysia on January 12, 2024, not her visit to India. Fact-checkers from multiple sources confirmed that the video was misrepresented as being from India. The German Foreign Ministry clarified that the video was taken during her Southeast Asia tour and explained that due to a parking error, the greeting party was positioned further away than usual, which led to the misunderstanding.

Top sources attributing this fact include:

  1. India Today
  2. NewsMobile

Conclusion

This fact check is classified as False Content, as the information presented in the viral video is wholly misleading and does not accurately represent the events surrounding Baerbock’s travel.

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