Austria's Foreign Minister relies on European unity and cooperation

Austria's Foreign Minister relies on European unity and cooperation

The Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger set a strong sign for European cooperation with her first trip abroad to Brussels. There she met with high -ranking representatives of the EU, including the high representative of Kaja Kallas, to talk about the Russian attack war against Ukraine contrary to international law. Meinl-Reisinger emphasized that the EU can play a major role in the peace process and that security and stability can only be created through joint efforts. "The EU is a guarantee of peace, security and prosperity for Austria," she explained and at the same time insured in Austria's unreserved support, such as bmeia.gv.at As part of her trip, Meinl-Reisinger also discussed with her Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. The bilateral relationships and our common responsibility to combat illegal migration were discussed. Szijjártó emphasized Hungary's commitment to strengthen Central European cooperation and made Austria support support in his candidacy for a non-independent seat in the UN Security Council. "We agree that European unity is needed in these difficult times," explained Meinl-Reisinger and pointed out the decision at the EU summit, which was caught without Hungary, as Kleinezeitung.at reported.

In addition, Meinl-Reisinger had discussions with the Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and her colleagues from Slovenia and Slovakia to deepen the strategic partnership and strengthen the common political goals. This lively diplomatic agenda underlines the clear commitment of the new Austrian government on European cooperation and solidarity in view of the current global challenges.