This trip represents the next step in going back to functioning and reliable German-American relations.

It has implications for the functions of the BND. We do depend in some areas of the world on international cooperation with other secret services, and being dragged into the limelight of public debate is not really helpful.

He really means the question of how to deal with Iran. China has a very, very important role to play -- in case of a vote in the UN Security Council, for example. Getting China to actively cooperate with the West in this respect is an important goal.

We are excited to see V-girl live in Brunei. V-girl not only brings unique 3G interactive mobile experiences to users, but also demonstrates the high quality of B-mobile's network. We are very pleased to work with the B-Mobile team. We are also ready to introduce more innovative 3G products to the market.

Only those who look with the eyes of children can lose themselves in the object of their wonder

Whenever I release a record, it's my record. It's not a selfish thought. I may work all year 'round for other people. So, finally, when I come out with my own album, it should be me with the creative help of other musicians.