This Happened - March 19: The Two Germanys Meet
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Who were the leaders of East and West Germany in the famous 1970 meeting?
West Germany's Willy Brandt was the Chancellor of West Germany at the time of the meeting. East Germany's Willi Stoph was the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany's government).
What was the outcome of the meeting between Brandt and Stoph?
The meeting between Brandt and Stoph was seen as a success, as it marked a significant step forward in the process of improving relations between the two German states. Both leaders agreed to continue talks on various issues, including trade, travel, and communication. The meeting also helped to lay the groundwork for future agreements and negotiations between East and West Germany.
What was the significance of the meeting between Brandt and Stoph?
It was the first summit meeting between the leaders of East and West Germany since the division of Germany after World War II. The meeting helped to pave the way for further talks and negotiations between the two countries, and it contributed to the eventual improvement of relations between East and West Germany. The meeting was also a key moment in Brandt's Ostpolitik, which was widely seen as a major diplomatic breakthrough at the time.
