Jan Kickert

Just spoke with Prime Minister @CMShehbaz of Pakistan. I congratulated him on his efforts in facilitating the ceasefire between Iran and the United States. I assured him of Austria’s full support for a diplomatic solution to end the war. Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law must be ensured. It is imperative that all sides stick to what has been agreed upon, fully implement the ceasefire across the region and cease all military operations. (BK) 📸 BKA/ Schrötter

#UNPeacekeepers must never be a target! 🇦🇹 joined 66 countries under leadership of @indonesiaunny to: ❗️Demand the safety and security of peacekeepers🪖 ❗️Reaffirm our support to @UNIFIL_ as troop contributor & condemn persistent attacks🇺🇳 ❗️Call for a cessation of hostilities🕊️

The #Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label Nobel Peace Prize laureate #Memorial as an extremist organization is yet another incomprehensible and drastic step of repression against fundamental freedoms and accountability in Russia and beyond.

Grateful to be elected to the UN-Commission on the Status of Women for 2027–2031. Austria will continue to work with partners to advance gender equality and uphold the rights and opportunities of women and girls worldwide.

How can the implementation of sanctions from #UNSC be improved? The Office of the Ombudsperson has been critical in strengthening due process standards and ultimately the #rule_of_law.

Heute jährt sich das Massaker von Butscha zum vierten Mal. Die Bilder von damals haben sich tief eingebrannt: das Grauen auf offener Straße, die Spuren russischer Besatzung, die Brutalität gegen unschuldige Menschen. Wir gedenken heute der Opfer von Butscha und all jener, die in Russlands Angriffskrieg unermessliches Leid erfahren haben. Ihr Schicksal verpflichtet uns, diese Verbrechen niemals zu vergessen. Russische Kriegsverbrechen müssen aufgeklärt und die Täter zur Rechenschaft gezogen werden. Es darf keine Straffreiheit geben. Deshalb setzen wir uns dafür ein, dass das Sondertribunal über das Verbrechen der Aggression gegen die Ukraine rasch Realität wird.

Die Todesstrafe ist unmenschlich und mit dem Recht auf Leben und der Menschenwürde nicht vereinbar. Österreich setzt sich seit Jahren für die weltweite Abschaffung der Todesstrafe ein. Wir sprechen uns ausnahmslos und unter allen Umständen dagegen aus. Die Annahme des Gesetzes zur Ausweitung der Todesstrafe ist ein Rückschritt für Israel, den wir entschieden ablehnen. oe1.orf.at/player/2026033…

On the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, we honour the victims as RU’s attacks on UA continue unabated. Even as war rages in the Middle East, RU’s aggression remains the greatest threat to our security. We will ensure full accountability. This war must end with a lasting peace.

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.

#CSW70 kicks off — uniting governments, civil society, and advocates to strengthen access to justice for all women and girls. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Sending a strong signal on #International Women’s Day: 🇦🇹 joined UNSC members and Group of Friends on WPS partners at a press stakeout condemning the Taliban’s systemic repression of women & girls in Afghanistan. International law including CEDAW must be fully implemented.

At today‘s side event organized by 🇦🇹 🇪🇪 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 🇱🇻 🇸🇮, Minister for Justice Anna #Sporrer highlighted our key role in advancing CRSV accountability by funding the launch of a CRSV jurisprudence database, securing its longterm sustainability as trusted global legal resource.#CSW70

🇦🇹 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. 🤝

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, United States — thank you for your support. Light will prevail.

Austria, together with @Brazil_UN_NY , @Denmark_UN , #Egypt, @LibMissionUN & @PakistanUN_NY, hosted a high-level event on transitions of UN Peace Operations - bringing together Member States, UN leaders & experts to discuss pathways toward sustainable peace. 🇦🇹🇧🇷🇩🇰🇪🇬🇱🇷🇵🇰

Gute Nachrichten! Die geplante Ausweitung von „Roam like at Home“ auf den Westbalkan ist ein echter Gewinn für Bürgerinnen und Bürger, Reisende und Unternehmen. Keine Roaming-Gebühren mehr zwischen #EU und #Westbalkan - das stärkt Austausch, Wirtschaft und Zusammenhalt in Europa!

Five European nations have determined that Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny. This was a cowardly act from a frightened leader. Russia has long acted as a terrorist state, relying on terrorist methods. 
Poisoning political opponents.
Silencing journalists.
Invading peaceful neighbours. This is the true face of Russia today. We honour the memory of Alexei Navalny and of all those whom Putin’s Russia has violently silenced over the years

It was a great pleasure to meet the high-level participants of the conference on “Women as agents for security and peace” today. 1⃣

Sunday’s decision is in stark contrast to this spirit. (2/2)

Austria condemns the #Israeli’s security cabinet’s decision to expand control in the West Bank which violates international law. Working towards a two-state solution, in which Israelis and Palestinians live side-by-side, is the only way to achieve sustainable #peace. (1/2)