Austrian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, fmr Political Director, fmr Amb. to #SaudiArabia, #Oman, #Yemen. RT not endorsements.

Wien, Österreich
Joined November 2014
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🇦🇹⚽🇺🇳 Pleased to celebrate #WorldFootballDay at the UN General Assembly today, hosted by 🇧🇭🇱🇾🇹🇯 and co-hosted by 🇦🇹🇩🇪🇭🇺🇮🇹🇵🇹🇷🇼. Ambassador @koessler_g took the floor in the colors of Austria’s national team - a tribute to football’s power to unite.
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As conflicts evolve, so must protection. 🇦🇹 called in today’s #UNSC debate for strengthening peacekeeping mandates, building on Austria’s resolution 1894, while addressing AI and autonomous weapons risks and reducing harm in urban warfare 🛡️ #NotATarget #PoCWeek
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🛡️ Wrapping up #PoCWeek2026, Austria and 85 others joined the initiative of @swiss_un to reaffirm: 👉 Protecting civilians is a core priority. 👉 Even amid reforms and resource constraints, our commitment remains clear ➡️ civilians are #NotATarget ❗️
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At today's #UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East, 🇦🇹 Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Nikolaus Marschik emphasized: 👉 Urgent need for de-escalation and diplomacy 🕊️ 👉 A sustainable path to a two-State solution 👉 An enduring ceasefire and safety of UNIFIL peacekeepers in 🇱🇧
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🇦🇹 Dep. Foreign Minister at XI. #NPTRevCon: Global nuclear non-proliferation & disarmament are severely under pressure. But we have the tools to act: the NPT, the CTBT, and the TPNW. ➡️ Our priority: Reinforce the NPT’s pillars & advance toward a nuclear‑weapon‑free world. ☢️
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Austria congratulates the African Group for the presentation of its model for #UNSC reform. The Pact for the Future recognized the historical injustice against Africa & its special case. 🌍 🇦🇹 was deeply engaged in advancing Africa's legitimate demands through this document.
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An honour to represent @antonioguterres at the opening of #IVECF2026 in Vienna 🇦🇹. I thank the Gvt of Austria, @UNIDO & @IIASAVienna for convening leaders on this critical agenda. A just energy transition is key to prosperity, security & stability esp for #LDCs, #LLDCs & #SIDS.
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Our Foreign Minister @BMeinl called the much welcome ceasefire in the Iran war "an important respite". It is in our interest to use this short time window for diplomatic solutions. Cudos to #Pakistan and all others who contributed.
Die Waffenpause im Iran-Krieg ist eine wichtige Verschnaufpause. Jetzt muss verhandelt werden. Was in diesem Krieg passiert, hat unmittelbare Auswirkungen auch auf uns in Österreich. Deshalb ist es in unserem Interesse, alles zu unternehmen, um eine diplomatische Lösung zu finden. Heute früh habe ich live aus Riad mit dem Ö1 Morgenjournal über die aktuellen Entwicklungen gesprochen. Nachzuhören hier: oe1.orf.at/player/20260408/8…
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Today, @koessler_g deposited #Austria’s instrument of ratification of the #BBNJ Agreement. Also landlocked countries have an important interest in the rule of law on the high seas – for healthy and resilient oceans, trade, food security, and climate regulation.
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Foreign Minister @BMeinl joined a roundtable discussion organized jointly with @ipinst & @zimbabwe_un this morning on advancing African peace and security through cross-regional partnerships. Her message is clear: in times of rising tensions, we need more partnerships, not less.
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Dieser planlose Krieg in Nahost stürzt die Region ins Chaos und treibt weltweit die Energiepreise in die Höhe. Angriffe auf Energieinfrastruktur und zivile Ziele sind inakzeptabel. Dieser Krieg muss enden! Er ist nicht in unserem Interesse - und auch nicht im Interesse unseres transatlantischen Partners. Das hat der omanische Außenminister @BadrAlbusaidi in einem Meinungsbeitrag sehr klar argumentiert. Ich teile seine Ansicht. Die USA haben in diesem Krieg schon einiges erreicht, aber der Preis dafür steigt ständig - und zwar für uns alle. In einem ausführlichen Telefonat haben @BadrAlbusaidi und ich heute mögliche Auswege besprochen. Schon bei meinem Besuch Ende Jänner wurde deutlich: 🇦🇹 und 🇴🇲 stehen beide für eine Politik des Dialogs und der internationalen Regeln. Gemeinsam setzen wir auch jetzt auf Deeskalation: Die Lösung kann nur diplomatisch sein.
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🇦🇹 Minister for Justice Anna #Sporrer: When human rights are under pressure, women’s rights are often the first to be challenged. Now more than ever, international cooperation, the rule of law & access to justice are vital for the safety and dignity of all women and girls. #CSW70
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Building on the momentum from Vienna: 🇦🇹 hosted a #CSW70 side-event as a follow-up to the high-level “Women as Agents for Security and Peace” conference — turning dialogue into action on women’s leadership in peace & security to steadfast champion the #WPS cause.
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Austria joined 26 UNIFIL TCCs in a stakeout to demand that all parties guarantee the safety and security of peacekeepers and condemn the attack on 6 March. We also condemned Hezbollah's reckless decision to join the Iranian attacks against Israel in the strongest terms. (1/3)
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Gregor W. Koessler retweeted
🇦🇹 stands with the people of 🇭🇹 Haiti. We are stepping up our support: 👉 €350k to the UN Trust Fund for the Gang Suppression Force 👉 €1 mio. to ICRC for urgent humanitarian assistance We remain committed to Haiti’s security, dignity and long-term resilience. 🤝
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Important clarification by 🇦🇹 Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger: deescalation absolute priority and attacks of Iran against neighbouring countries unacceptable, but attacks against Iran also not compatible with international law oe1.orf.at/player/20260302/8…
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At the UNSC meeting on Ukraine, 🇦🇹 Deputy Minister of Defense, H.E. Arnold Kammel, emphasized: 👉Int'l community must not accept weakening of most basic norms 👉Need for a just and lasting peace 👉Readiness to support genuine peace efforts, incl. by hosting negotiations
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In today's ESS on Ukraine, Amb. @koessler_g underlined Austria's 👉Support to all genuine efforts towards peace & call for an end to Russia’s aggression 🕊️ 👉Call for protection of civilians ⛑️ 👉Principled position against all violations of the UN Charter, wherever they occur ⚖️
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Today, Counsellor @raphael_ru briefed the Working Group on GA Revitalization in his capacity as 4C Vice-Chair. Austria remains committed to strengthening the working methods of the GA and its Committees, to enhance efficiency and inclusivity for smaller delegations. 🇦🇹🤝🇺🇳
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In today's Open Debate on the Middle East, Austria re-emphasized: 👉Its unwavering commitment to the Two-State Solution 👉Its support for the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2803 in full compliance with international law 👉Its support for the reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
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