Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cancillería Costa Rica, reported on meetings held in Germany and Slovenia to strengthen international cooperation. The ministry announced that Dr. Arnoldo André, Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, met with German minister Johann Wadephul to discuss collaboration on climate action, energy transition, education, and digitalization.
On February 15, 2026, Cancillería Costa Rica stated: ” El canciller Dr. Arnoldo André se reunió en Alemania con el ministro Johann Wadephul para fortalecer la cooperación estratégica en acción climática, transición energética, educación y digitalización.” In a subsequent post the same day, the ministry emphasized its diplomatic priorities: “Costa Rica reafirma su compromiso con una alianza basada en confianza, sostenibilidad y desarrollo compartido.”
The following day, on February 16, 2026, the foreign ministry highlighted another leg of Dr. André’s European tour: “El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto, Dr. Arnoldo André, inició una gira oficial en Ljubljana, capital de Eslovenia, para impulsar una agenda de cooperación en áreas estratégicas.”
Dr. Arnoldo André leads Costa Rica’s efforts to expand international partnerships focused on sustainable development and technological advancement. These initiatives are part of ongoing efforts by Costa Rican authorities to engage with European nations in areas such as environmental policy and educational exchange.


