allies have pledged to improve ties after germany s foreign minister said my gabriele invited his turkish counterpart method should show that his hometown of goslar here is more. germany in taki scene trip struck a new year s resolution to improve ties after years of escalating tensions the mood here was cordell takis foreign minister emphasizing a hope for progress. that yes there are differences. there have been problems even tensions and escalations. but we all agree and have the shared desire to overcome these tensions and differences through dialogue. the old. touring gap players hometown the two men discussed how to steer relations onto a better course in these historic streets they focused on their country s shared experiences and common ties the flag waving crowds