As we mark the fourth year of the unprovoked and illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine by its neighbour, the Russian Federation, we are reminded that this aggression constitutes an ongoing and blatant violation of the Charter of the United Nations. It constitutes a direct attack on our internationa…
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered just now on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group.
Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, and thanking Slovenia for placing leadership for peace at the centre of this month’s presidency. It is a choice that reflects m…
I would like to start by thanking Ms. Shamala Thompson and Ms. Loraine Sievers for their briefings. I emphasize that Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group.
The working methods of the United Nations Security Council might seem to b…
Austria commends Sierra Leone and the Security Council for addressing the complex challenge posed by small arms and light weapons, a persistent threat to international peace and security.
We align ourselves with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union.
The Secretary-General’s…
As Austria is the host country of one of the United Nations Headquarters offices, multilateralism and support for the United Nations are part of its DNA. As we deeply believe in this Organization, we are convinced that its eightieth anniversary must be an impetus for renewal, not a moment for nostal…
Austria aligns itself with the statements to be made on behalf of the European Union and the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security.
As we mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), we must not falter in working for its full implementation. Yes, a lot of progress has been m…
First, I would like to thank the Republic of Korea for organizing this open debate on the Secretary-General’s review of the future of peace operations and reiterate our full support to its trio initiative, together with Pakistan and Denmark.
Austria remains a staunch supporter of United Nations pea…
Austria sincerely thanks Panama for convening this timely high-level debate and congratulates you, Mr. President, on assuming the
Though landlocked, Austria is keenly aware that maritime security is a global concern. Disruptions at sea can reverberate across continents, threatening food and energy …
We consider it a distinct privilege to address the Security Council and its members. We thank Pakistan for convening this timely debate at a time of multiplying crises and heightened geopolitical tensions.
The Security Council has both a clear mandate and a moral responsibility to safeguard interna…
Austria thanks Guyana for convening this open debate and aligns itself with the statements to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict.
Let me start by commending Special Representative of the Secretary-General Virginia Gamba de Potgieter …
The saying that there can be no peace without development and no development without peace may sound like a closed loop, or perhaps even a vicious cycle. But history teaches us that cycles can be broken, and we have seen that transformation is possible. We have seen that globally in many countries a…
It is an honour to participate in this really interesting high-level debate and to hear all the contributions.
I have the honour of addressing the Council against the backdrop of a changing world — a world in which the fundamental principles of our international order are being increasingly challen…
First of all, let me commend you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate. I am particularly pleased to address the Seucirty Council today as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Austria.
Eighty years ago, the United Nations was founded on the ashes of war, built on the hope…
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
Austria is honoured to host the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Let me take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Agency and its Director General for all their efforts across its mandate. It is hard to …
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union.
At the outset, I would like to thank the co-facilitators and their team for all the hard work and valuable leadership. Austria was honoured to contribute to the final outcome of the Summit of the Future,…
I thank President Francis for convening today’s important commemorative meeting.
Austria fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
At a time when international law and the principles of multilateral cooperation are under increasing pressure, it is all …
Let me extend my gratitude to Sierra Leone for convening this important high-level open debate on peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
Austria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union.
We thank the briefers for their remarks.
The Secretary-General is v…
First of all, I would like to thank the President of the Security Council for introducing the Council’s annual report (A78/2). We also thank the President of the General Assembly for convening today’s meeting.
Austria fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the Accountability,…
On behalf of the Group of Western European and other States, I am pleased to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Philémon Yang on the occasion of his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-ninth session.
The President-elect’s considerable experience in international relations and …
Let me express our gratitude to Mozambique for convening this open debate on strengthening the role of African States in addressing global security and development challenges.
Africa is the second-largest continent. Africa is the world’s second most populous continent. With a median age of 18.8 yea…
