Austria condemns all acts that attempt to undermine the peace process in Somalia. We urge all parties to join the Djibouti peace process and to support the Transitional Federal Government in its efforts to stabilize the situation in the country.
Austria voted in favour of resolution 1907 (2009). In…
More than four years ago, the World Summit called upon this Council to provide for fair and clear listing and de-listing procedures for individuals and entities on sanctions lists.
As Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) during the past year, I h…
The adoption by consensus of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 8 September 2006 (see resolution 60/288) was a historic milestone in the unified efforts of the General Assembly in the fight against terrorism. In that resolution, Member States welcomed the intention of the Secret…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s open debate on drug trafficking as a threat to international security. Austria attaches great importance to the ongoing fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. We highly appreciate the efforts of the delegation of Burkina Fa…
At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for the presentation of his tenth report pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005), by which the Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the ICC. Austria is a long- standing advocate o…
At the outset, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for
the kind words you addressed to me and my delegation. I should like in turn to congratulate you and your delegation on Burkina Faso’s assumption of the presidency for the month of December. This month is always very difficult and busy, and we…
We are grateful for the important contributions made today to our debate by Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy, Ambassador Tete Antonio and President Romano Prodi. I would also like to acknowledge the presence here today of Under-Secretary-General Malcorra.
I would like to join others in thanking…
I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming Deputy Prime Minister Guterres and thanking him for his important statement. I further wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his extremely useful briefing.
Austria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the…
I would like to welcome Mr. Vuk Jeremić, Foreign Minister of Serbia, and to thank him for his statement. Let me equally welcome Mr. Skender Hyseni, Foreign Minister of Kosovo, and thank him for his statement. Moreover, let me express our deep appreciation for the work and leadership of Mr. Lamberto…
Austria would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his update on recent developments in the Middle East. We also thank the Palestinian Foreign Minister, His Excellency Mr. Riad Al-Malki, and the Permanent Representative of Israel for their statements and their presence here today.
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At the outset, I wish to align myself with the declaration made by the Swedish presidency on behalf of the European Union. Austria — in its national capacity — would like to add some specific comments and reflections on issues that are particularly relevant to us. This year’s anniversary of the Inte…
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe and Mr. Boyd for their respective briefings.
Austria reiterates its full support for the Djibouti peace process and the Transitional Federal Government
(TFG). Further efforts by the TFG to reach out to opposition groups and to enhance its delive…
Mr. President, I would first like to congratulate you and the delegation of Viet Nam on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. My country and I are also particularly grateful for your initiative to convene this open debate on such an important issue.
We would also like to c…
I should like at the outset to thank you, Madam President, for your personal leadership in the fight against sexual violence in armed conflict. I should also like to thank Ambassador Susan Rice and the United States Mission in New York for the energy and determination they have demonstrated in condu…
I would also like to begin by thanking Ms. Norma Chan for the support we have received and that numerous Austrian Permanent Representatives, Austrian colleagues, and Austrian colleagues in the Secretariat have received from her during the years. I can only echo what my colleague from Viet Nam has sa…
This has been a truly remarkable week, remarkable for the leadership shown by the Secretary-General on climate change, the new policies of President Obama, which he so eloquently set out before us, the constructive responses to those initiatives from many parts of the world and the historic meeting …
Let me first congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency in a challenging month. This is clearly a very important event as part of an impressive programme of work. I should also like to thank the United Kingdom for its work during the month of August.
I join others in welcoming Pr…
I would first like to thank you, Sir, and the United Kingdom presidency for organizing this debate. I would also like to welcome the Secretary-General. Austria applauds him for his unwavering commitment in the fight against all forms of violence against women.
The adoption of resolution 1820 (2008)…
I would first like to thank the United Kingdom presidency for organizing this debate, giving the Council the opportunity to take stock after six months of reform discussions. Let me also thank Under-Secretaries-General Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra for their presentations.
Austria aligns itself …
I should first like to thank Mr. Ould Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing and for his patient efforts to bring peace and stability to Somalia under very difficult circumstances. We are also grateful for the briefing by Commissioner Lamamra and the important me…
