Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations in New York
Austria Designates Special Envoys for Austrian Candidacy for the United Nations Security Council
For quite some time now, the new federal government has pursued a more active role in international diplomacy, and a defined goal is a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027/28. Being elected requires a two-thirds majority vote from the United Nations General Assembly, and therefore, the federal government designated special envoys to advocate for Austria.
June 8, 2025
New UN Ambassador Gregor W. Kössler: An Experienced Diplomat for Austria's Voice in New York
Gregor W. Kössler, Austria's new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Meet Ambassador Gregor W. Kössler, Austria's top diplomat in New York City.
April 2, 2025
