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Speech by Austrian Foreign Minister Kurz at the UN General Assembly
Following is the recent speech by Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz on the occasion of the 69th UN General Assembly. Vindobona believes that this is a brilliant speech, which shows how a neutral country like Austria can make a constructive contribution to the solution of pressing international challenges.
October 17, 2014
UN Vienna: Celebrations of the International Day of Non-Violence
The Permanent Mission of India in Vienna celebrated the International Day of Non-Violence and the 145th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the Rotunda at United Nations, Vienna International Centre. DG UNOV, H.E. Mr. Yuri Fedotov, DG UNIDO, H.E. Mr. Li Yong, Permanent Representatives of various countries and officials of the UN Vienna were present at the event.
October 16, 2014
The United Nations Celebrate 35 Years in Vienna
The United Nations moved into the VIC Vienna International Centre 35 years ago. The VIC was officially opened on 23 August 1979 when it was handed over to the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Commonly known locally as 'UNO City', it has been rented to the organizations for 99 years at a symbolic rate of 1 Austrian schilling (7 euro cents) annually.
August 11, 2014
Slovenia: Controversies over Ambassador’s Statements
Joseph Mussomeli, US ambassador to Slovenia, needs to justify himself to the Slovenian Foreign Ministry over his statements about the country’s independence.
January 17, 2014
Sajdik New Chairman of UN ECOSOC
The Austrian diplomat Martin Sajdik became President of the Economic and Social Council, which is one of the most important bodies of the UN.
January 15, 2014
Erdogan Considers Leaving U.N.
Turkey´s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan puts pressure on the United Nations. The representation of the Security Council is not balanced, Erdogan criticizes.
August 26, 2013
Turkey: Taksim Square Forcefully Cleared
Protests expected to continue despite of severe measures.
June 12, 2013
Austria Pulling Back Peacekeepers from Syria-Israel Border
Austria announced to pull back its around 380 peacekeepers from the 1,000-strong UN force out of the Golan from the UNDOF mission after grave incidents occurred in Syria.
June 7, 2013
Historical Moment for Serbia And Kosovo
Both governments have come to an agreement, similar to the Treaty on the Basis of Relations (Basic Treaty) between the two German states.
March 16, 2013
Turkey: Erdogan Arouses Harsh Criticism by Equaling Fascism and Zionism
At the UN conference in Vienna Turkeys Prime Minister obtained harsh criticism for his speech. The UN distanced itself from the statements.
March 2, 2013
“Business development focus in solid Austrian ties to Qatar”
Austrian State Secretary meets the Emir of Qatar and Qatar’s Foreign Affairs State Secretary for working discussions.
March 1, 2013
UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Vienna
The UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum draws a close with the Vienna Declaration. The forum was attended by Heads of State and Global Foreign Ministers.
March 1, 2013
Austria Stresses Importance of Human Rights Conference
Austrian Foreign Ministry: "Carry on from the outcome of the World Conference on Human Rights 1993".
February 26, 2013
"Austria pushes international development agenda ahead"
Austrian State Secretary discusses continuation of the Rio process with UN Under-Secretary General.
December 18, 2012
Vienna Aims to Become UN's Energy Hub
New UN Office for Sustainable Energy will be opened in Vienna.
December 12, 2012
Austria and France Develop European Alpine Strategy
Austria´s State Secretary Lopatka discussed current issues of European policy with Minister of European Affairs Cazeneuve and Minister of Development Cooperation Canfin in Paris on 23 November
November 27, 2012
"There is no alternative to intercultural and interreligious dialogue"
UN Secretary General and high-ranking political representatives and religious leaders attend the opening of the new Dialogue Centre in Vienna.
November 27, 2012
“Austria is a committed partner in the security field”
Austrian Foreign Ministry: New security threats and regional conflicts discussed with Russian National Security Advisor.
November 16, 2012
UN: Vienna Is Most Prosperous City of the World
Regarding the combination of productivity, life quality, infrastructure and the distribution equality, the Austrian capital is the world´s richest city.
October 29, 2012
"Vienna is becoming an energy hub"
New UN Office for Sustainable Energy opens in Vienna.
October 6, 2012
Rio+20: Austria Promotes Sustainable Energy Strategy
State Secretary Waldner: „Austria’s many contributions help securing the long-term energy supply for the poorest countries“.
June 21, 2012
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