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…
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and the group statement delivered by the representative of New Zealand. Additionally, I personally align myself with the great Robert Rae, who just spoke.
Let me add three short points.
First, while we appreciate th…
It has been two years since the General Assembly adopted resolution 76/262, triggering an automatic debate in the Hall within 10 days of a veto cast in the Security Council. The adoption of the resolution by consensus was a demonstration that inaction or the prevention of action by the Security Coun…
Let me start by saying that Austria aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union (see A/78/PV.68).
While it is always positive and a fantastic opportunity to have a discussion here in the General Assembly Hall, it is regrettable that we have to gather today because a perman…
We gather today to mark a dark and sombre anniversary. Almost two years have passed since Russia launched its war of aggression, unprovoked and unjustifiable, against its neighbour Ukraine — two years of Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, two years of human suffering, million…
We gather here in the General Assembly today once again because a veto was cast in the Security Council (see S/PV.9520). That is why we are here: to discuss that veto. My remarks will therefore focus on that. Austria’s position on the situation in the Middle East and the desperate humanitarian crisi…
I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate.
As we move closer to the Summit of the Future next year, we welcome this opportunity to discuss the New Agenda for Peace with Council members. Today’s debate also touches on two key priorities for Austria — conflict prevention and buildin…
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered previously on behalf of the European Union (EU).
We are gathered here today because a permanent member of the Security Council has once again blocked Council action with a veto (see S/PV.9371). That action was designed to ensure humanitarian relief…
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the first time in your country’s history.
Switzerland and Austria, two neighbouring countries that are not members of any military alliance, with a long-standing traditio…
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
First, let me join others in congratulating Vanuatu on starting and leading this successful initiative. We appreciate that Vanuatu, together with a core group of States, conducted an extensive and inclusive consulta…
Let me first congratulate you, Madam President, and Ghana for assuming the presidency of the Security Council during this month. Let me also congratulate you for organizing this discussion so early on in your presidency, which enables the wider membership to participate.
In an increasingly challeng…
Austria aligns itself with the statement made earlier today by the representative of the European Union, in its capacity as observer.
We gather in the General Assembly Hall today because, on 8 July, at a Security Council discussion on providing humanitarian relief to Syrians, the Russian Federation…
I would like to thank the President of the Security Council for introducing the report of the Security Council earlier (A/76/2).
Austria fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, which we just heard. Most of our substan…
Austria aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of the European Union in its capacity as observer.
The General Assembly has convened today because of the vetoes cast in the Security Council a few days ago. The Council was unable to adopt draft resolution S/2022/431, on t…
We have heard many wise words today regarding the right of the veto in the Security Council, notably from the representatives of Mexico, Canada, Singapore and, just now, Malta, as well as many more. That permits me to be brief.
Indeed, the veto is an anachronism from a time long past that creates u…
Austria welcomes today’s debate on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM), and we thank Ms. Marchi-U…
Austria fully aligns itself with the European Union (EU) statement that we heard this morning (see A/76/PV.58). Permit me to add these short reflections in our national capacity.
This Hall has seen its share of debates — all kinds of debates, on all kinds of issues. Today, as we heard in many inte…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and Norway for convening this debate on war in cities. I also thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Ms. Radhya Al-Mutawakel for their briefings earlier today.
Austria ali…
At the outset, let me congratulate the newly elected members of the Security Council — Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. We wish them the best of luck for their term, and I look forward to cooperating closely with them during this important time.
Austria fully aligns itse…
