Geneva Times | International Affairs & Diplomacy
GENEVA — In an exclusive interview with Geneva Times, His Excellency Majid Nili, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Germany, participates in an in-depth diplomatic conversation addressing international relations against the backdrop of an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
The approximately 45-minute interview, conducted by international advocacy and communication specialist Sibylle Rupprecht, offers viewers an opportunity to hear directly from a senior Iranian diplomat at a time when relations between Iran and Western powers continue to attract significant international attention.
Diplomacy in a Changing International Environment
The interview takes place against a backdrop of considerable diplomatic challenges, including tensions in the Middle East, debates surrounding regional security, and the evolving relationship between Iran and European countries.
Germany occupies an important position within the European Union’s diplomatic framework, making the perspectives of Iran’s Ambassador to Berlin particularly relevant to discussions concerning European foreign policy and engagement with Tehran.
As international relations become increasingly shaped by competing security priorities, economic interests, and geopolitical considerations, diplomatic communication remains a critical instrument for addressing differences and maintaining channels of dialogue.
The conversation forms part of Geneva Times’ broader commitment to providing an independent platform where diplomatic representatives and international policymakers can communicate their perspectives to a global audience.
The Importance of Direct Diplomatic Engagement
In periods of heightened international tension, public understanding of foreign policy is frequently influenced by official statements, political commentary, and rapidly developing news events.
Extended interviews with diplomatic representatives offer an additional dimension by allowing audiences to hear official perspectives directly and consider them within a wider international context.
Such discussions are particularly relevant to European–Middle Eastern relations, where questions of regional stability, strategic interests, political engagement, and international cooperation remain central to diplomatic debate.
The Geneva Times interview provides a forum for diplomatic conversation in a format that allows greater depth than conventional short-form news coverage.
An International Perspective
The interview is conducted by Sibylle Rupprecht, who brings more than three decades of professional experience across international organisations, advocacy, institutional leadership, and communication.
Her professional background includes engagement with the United Nations, European institutions, development banks, and governmental bodies.
Through this international perspective, the interview seeks to contribute to informed public discussion about diplomacy, foreign policy, and the challenges confronting the international community.
Geneva Times and Independent International Journalism
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva Times continues to develop its international diplomatic interview series, providing a platform for representatives of governments, international organisations, academia, and civil society.
The initiative reflects the publication’s commitment to independent journalism, constructive international dialogue, and the presentation of diverse perspectives on matters of global significance.
As a centre of multilateral diplomacy and international cooperation, Geneva offers a distinctive setting for conversations addressing the intersection of national interests, international relations, and global governance.
Through its exclusive interview programme, Geneva Times seeks to expand public access to diplomatic discussions while maintaining its editorial independence.
Watch the Full Exclusive Interview
The complete 45-minute conversation with H.E. Majid Nili, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Germany, is available through Geneva Times’ video coverage.
Guest: H.E. Majid Nili, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Germany
Interviewer: Sibylle Rupprecht
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGTa7C5L_Tc&t=268s
