Foreign relations of East Germany

East Germany's foreign policy was closely tied to the Soviet Union, the Eastern Bloc, the Warsaw Pact and Comecon. Initially isolated outside the communist world, it expanded diplomatic relations after West Germany's Ostpolitik in the 1970s. The GDR also pursued economic and political interests, including a more independent policy toward West Germany. Its foreign policy ended with the collapse of the Eastern Bloc and German reunification after 1989.

Primary partner: The Soviet Union was East Germany's most important partner.
International relations: The GDR established diplomatic relations with almost 130 countries.
End of independent policy: German reunification ended the period of independent East German foreign policy.

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