Today, the African Union and the European Union launched celebrations to mark 25 years of their unique partnership. Guided by the Joint Vision for 2030, Africa Agenda 2063 & the EU’s political priorities, it focuses on Prosperity, People, Planet & Peace. #AUEU25 EU Delegation to AU

The EU is a reliable and predictable partner for South Africa. Also when it comes to trade and tariffs. Read for more: sadc-epa-outreach.com

The European Union is a reliable and predictable partner. Also when it comes to trade and tariffs. Read for more: tinyurl.com/ywavkmec

Almut Winkelbauer will be supporting our Embassy for three months. Driven by a passion for intl. law, Almut is excited to immerse herself in the world of diplomacy – and perhaps discover if rooibos tea is indeed the secret to successful negotiations. ☕🌍 Welcome to the team!

What a pleasure to meet my former colleague from Pretoria, Mozambican Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas in #Maputo - thank you 🙏🏽 for the fruitful exchange on multilateral & bilaterals issues #MINEC 🇲🇿🙌🏽🇦🇹 Austrian Embassy RSA AustrianDev ADC in Mozambique

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 issues the following statement on Russia’s aerial attack on Ukraine during President Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa. Read: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/so…

On #FreedomDay, we commemorate the first democratic elections held in #SouthAfrica on 27 April 1994. These were the first post-Apartheid national elections in which everybody was allowed to vote. Our Ambassador Romana Königsbrun joined today’s celebrations at Ermelo 🇿🇦🤝🇦🇹

Great spirit of partnership, unity & diversity at #EuropeDay2025 in #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 🙌🏽 Good exchanges & excellent specialities offered by the EU Member States! #TeamEurope 🇪🇺 🤝🇿🇦 The Austrian🇦🇹 Schnitzel & Schnaps were too soon gone! EU in SA Austrian Embassy RSA

Europe Day 2025 🇪🇺 Thank you to everyone that celebrated Europe Day with us on Friday, 9 May, together with the Delegation of the European Union in Pretoria! EU in SA

🇪🇺🤝🇱🇸 Our Deputy Head of Mission participated in the EU-Lesotho Partnership Dialogue, held annually in #Maseru. As part of the dialogue, representatives from 14 EU member states discussed the full range of cooperation in #trade, #governance, #development and human rights.

🇦🇹AUSTRIA wins #Eurovision 2025! What an amazing performance of „Wasted Love“ - a fusion of opera & techno - by young countertenor 🎤 #JJ (Johannes Pietsch) 🙌🏼 #ESC2025 #Austria #music Austrian Embassy RSA

At the Austrian Embassy #Pretoria, Ambassador Königsbrun today welcomed back Stephen Schirnding, whose ancestors had to flee Austria, by handing over his new citizenship documents. Welcome! 🇦🇹

Statement by Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger Beate Meinl-Reisinger on the school shooting in #Graz

At the Austrian Embassy Pretoria, we extend our thoughts and condolences to all those affected by the dreadful school shooting in Graz. The embassy’s flag is flown at half mast during the days of national mourning.

#OrangeGrove Dairy🥛in Dundee, #KZN & ALPLA💙 celebrated their partnership by officially opening their 1st #ALPLA in-house plant in 🇿🇦 Austrian #ALPLA has expanded its fruitful cooperation in smart packaging with partners & communities in 🇿🇦🤝🇦🇹 Austrian Embassy RSA

#OTD 80 years ago, the United Nations Charter was signed. After years of war and unimaginable suffering, June 26, 1945 marked the beginning of a new world order based on intl. law and cooperation. In times like these, the #UN Charter should be a beacon of hope for us all.🕊️

Der erste Staatsbesuch eines österreichischen Bundespräsidenten in Südafrika ist Ausdruck der engen und wachsenden Partnerschaft zwischen unseren beiden Ländern. Ich freue mich sehr, heute bei Präsident Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 in Pretoria zu sein. (1/2)

Ich verneige mich vor den vielen Menschen, die außergewöhnliche Opfer gebracht haben, damit sich die Freiheit in Südafrika durchsetzen konnte. (1/3)

Good to meet with Premier of Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and talk about the great potential of cooperation. Austrian companies are more than eager to explore new opportunities, particularly in sectors such as green energy and advanced manufacturing. (vdb)