Austria Backs Multilateralism and Calls for Strengthening of International Cooperation in Vienna

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: April 17, 2025; 23:39 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger opened the constituent meeting of the Council for Austrian Integration and Foreign Policy (RIA) in Vienna. In her speech, she emphasized the central role of multilateral organizations such as the EU, the UN, and the OSCE in ensuring security and stability in the face of global tensions.

By emphasizing multilateralism and international cooperation, Austria wants to position itself as an active player in the global security architecture and strives for a stronger role in international bodies. / Picture: © BMEIA Bundesministerium für Europa, Integration und Äußeres / Michael Gruber / Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0 DEED)

At a time of growing international tensions and geopolitical upheaval, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger spoke clearly at the inaugural meeting of the Council for Austrian Integration and Foreign Policy (RIA). Her remarks focused on the need for increased international cooperation and a rules-based order as the central basis for security, prosperity, and sustainability - not only…