Minister Edtstadler Defends Visa Exemptions for Russians

People › Diplomats ♦ Published: February 21, 2023; 22:58 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austrian Europe Minister Karoline Edtstadler has defended Austria’s decision to grant visas to the Russian Delegation amidst the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly.

Europe Minister Karoline Edtstadler Has Defended Austria's Decision to Grant Visas to The Russian Delegation. / Picture: © Bundeskanzleramt (BKA) / Christoper Dunker

European Minister Karoline Edtstadler defended the entry permit for Russian parliamentarians for a conference of the OSCE on February 23 and 24. "It is a commitment to issue the corresponding visas here," said Edtstadler in Brussels today. The OSCE is an international organization based in Austria and the members have to be able to participate in the meeting.” she said,

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