German President Merkel poses for pictures with the leaders of Pacific islands states at the Chancellery...
German President Angela Merkel (5th L) poses for pictures with the leaders of Pacific islands states at the Chancellery in Berlin December 15, 2009. Pictured are (L-R) Prime Minister of Vanuatu Edward Natapei, Prime Minister of Samoa Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, President of Palau Johnson Toribong, President of Kiribati Anote Tong, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of Micronesia Emanuel Mori, President of the Marshall Islands Jurelang Zdekaia, Prime Minister of Tuvalu Apisai Ielemia and Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga Viliami Tangi. REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS)