Just had a phone call with 🇮🇱 Foreign Minister @Israel_Katz on the need to avoid further escalation along the #BlueLine and protect UNIFIL. Underlined the importance of bringing back all the hostages held by #Hamas and significantly increase humanitarian aid in #Gaza.

As the Austrian presidency of the #Slavkov3 format comes to an end, we look back at a year of fruitful collaboration between 🇦🇹 - 🇨🇿- 🇸🇰. All the best to our Czech friends taking over - looking forward to our continued cooperation as #S3 under your lead, dear Jan Lipavský!

Congratulations to Caspar Veldkamp on your appointment as new Foreign Minister of the #Netherlands! I look forward to working with you on our partnership as like-minded countries in light of the many global challenges. My thanks & all the best to you, Hanke Bruins Slot! 🇦🇹🤝🇳🇱

Great to welcome Nechirvan Barzani Nêçîrwan Barzani to Vienna after my visit in #Erbil! Discussed developments in the Middle East, migration and intensified economic cooperation. Austria is commited to #Iraq's stability, including the Kurdistan Regional Government Region.

Just arrived in Athens to meet my friend and colleague Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών. 🇦🇹 and 🇬🇷 stand together to address key challenges like illegal migration, stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and energy security.

Greece is one of the countries most affected by illegal migration. Together with Maritime Affairs Minister Χρήστος Στυλιανίδης - Christos Stylianides I visited the control centre of the 🇬🇷 Coast Guard. I thanked the staff for their commitment. By securing Greek borders, they are also securing the #EU.

Warm congratulations to my new colleague David Lammy on becoming UK Foreign Secretary Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. I look forward to working together as close allies & partners on current global challenges. Heartfelt thanks to Lord David Cameron for strengthening Austro-Anglo relations. 🇦🇹🤝🇬🇧

Attacking a children’s hospital, of all places, is beyond repulsive! Today‘s strikes on #Ukraine illustrate once again #Russia’s blatant disregard for international humanitarian law. Okhmatdyt Hospital has benefited from 🇦🇹 aid. We will continue our support and #StandWithUkraine

A warm welcome to Indian PM Narendra Modi on his historic visit to Austria, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations. The partnership between our nations is based on a joint commitment to global security, stability and prosperity. 🇦🇹🤝🇮🇳

Just spoke to newly appointed Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty of #Egypt, wishing him every success in his duties. Discussed the close cooperation between Austria and Egypt and our common endeavours for a more stable, secure and prosperous #MiddleEast. 🇦🇹🤝🇪🇬 Egypt MFA Spokesperson

Just had my first phone call with 🇲🇰 FM Timco Mucunski. I offered our solidarity in light of the horrific wildfires and underlined our continued full support for the 🇪🇺 integration of #NorthMacedonia. Hope to welcome you in #Vienna soon!

300 days ago, #Hamas brutally attacked #Israel and took innocent citizens as hostages. We demand the immediate & unconditional release of all of them, incl. 🇦🇹-🇮🇱 family father Tal Shoham. Any further escalation in #Gaza and the region does not aid their cause. #BringThemHome

With the Middle East on the brink of a catastrophe, I called on Iran‘s علی باقری‌کنی to show maximum restraint. ➡️ People in #Gaza need a ceasefire, all hostages need to be freed ➡️ Civilian lives on all sides must be protected ➡️ No one stands to gain from further bloodshed

Just got off the phone with the new 🇬🇧 Foreign Secretary, David Lammy. Glad that the UK government plans to reset its relations with the EU. We also discussed cooperation on the Western Balkans, #Ukraine, our ongoing de-escalation efforts in the Middle East & illegal migration.

🇺🇦 On #Ukraine's #IndependenceDay we stand in solidarity with the courageous people of UA in their fight for freedom against #Russia's war of aggression. Let’s unite to uphold international law, UA’s right to self-defence, territorial integrity and independence. #StandWithUkraine

On the occasion of our annual 🇦🇹 ambassadors conference, great to hear from my good friend Dr. S. Jaishankar. In these challenging times, effective foreign policy relies on continuous engagement with key partners outside of Europe more than ever. #BOKO2024

Grateful for the excellent cooperation with Dmytro Kuleba over the past years. You are not only a trusted friend but a tireless advocate for a free, independent & prosperous #Ukraine. We will continue to support a just & lasting peace for the 🇺🇦 citizens based on int‘l law.

Best wishes to Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 on the appointment as new Foreign Minister of #Ukraine! Looking forward to closely working with you. Austria is fully committed to UA’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and we will continue to #StandWithUkraine. 🇦🇹🤝🇺🇦