AT ambassador to the #UAE; tweets about foreign & security policy, EU, diplomacy; RT does not mean endorsement
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
I was very glad to meet President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan @MohamedBinZayed, and it is important that we are always in substantive communication. We wish peace and security to every nation and leader who also helps us in Ukraine. Ukraine supported the UAE and other Gulf states during a difficult moment. We are ready to continue working together so that our peoples grow stronger. Thank you for your respect for Ukraine and Ukrainians!
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The tide is turning for Ukraine.
The situation in 2026 is very different from 2025.
Ukraine is bravely holding the frontline.
Russia’s fatigue is openly showing.
That’s the time to double down on our support.
With the first disbursement of the €90 billion EU loan.
With a winter package to support Ukraine later in the year.
The G7 stands in support of a strong and sovereign Ukraine.
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
In a session on the Middle East with regional partners.
First, we need to ensure the full restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, without restrictions.
Second, the events in the Strait have highlighted vulnerabilities that we need to adress.
We should work together to alternative supply routes and new corridors, such as the IMEC.
With better connectivity, we can transform vulnerabilities into opportunities.
We also discussed Lebanon.
Because a stable and peaceful Middle East requires a stable and peaceful Lebanon.
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Russland eskaliert einmal mehr seine sinnlosen und brutalen Angriffe. Dieser Terror muss ein Ende haben.
Österreich wird die Ukraine weiter unterstützen. (vdb)
Jun 15
Letzte Nacht hat Russland Kyiv erneut mit Raketen überzogen. Mindestens vier Menschen sind tot, fast 30 verletzt. Auch Teile des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes Kiewer Höhlenkloster standen in Flammen.
Das Kiewer Höhlenkloster steht seit fast tausend Jahren. Dort stehen keine Soldaten, keine Waffen. Dieser Angriff richtet sich gegen die Geschichte, Kultur und Identität der Ukraine. Er trifft ein Erbe, das der gesamten Menschheit gehört.
Russland eskaliert seinen Angriffskrieg weiter. Deshalb verhängen wir heute in Luxemburg weitere Sanktionen und erhöhen damit den Preis für Moskaus Aggression.
© Fotos: Staatlicher Dienst der Ukraine für Notfallsituationen
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 15
Delighted to host a cross-regional Group of Friends luncheon for H.E. @Monica_Juma_ on her appointment as Executive Director of @UNODC in Vienna. As the host country, Austria values its strong partnership with #UNODC and #UNOV . We look forward to a close cooperation 🇦🇹🤝🇺🇳
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 14
Russia just targeted and heavily damaged one of the most religiously significant sites in Eastern Orthodoxy.
Remember that the next time some pro-Russian simpleton blathers on about "Putin protecting Ukrainian Christians".
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 14
Stell Dir vor, du flüchtest von Syrien nach Wien, eröffnest in Döbling! einen Friseursalon und wirst dann monatlich von Teenie-Gangs überfallen, die zum Teil ebenso aus Syrien kommen.
Ich hab diese für mich unglaubliche Geschichte aufgeschrieben ....
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
The #UAE has built its trade policy to be resilient to any geopolitical or economic shock, allowing us to thrive even in uncertain times and remain an international trading leader. I visited the @FikerInstitute, one of Dubai's foremost international affairs think tanks, to explore the links between geopolitics and the economy, discussing ways nations can adapt as the global landscape continues to shift.
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 11
At the #UNSC Open Debate on mediation and peace in the Middle East, Austria 🇦🇹 emphasized:
➡️ A robust and central role for the United Nations 🇺🇳
➡️ Respect for international law ⚖️
➡️ An approach based on dialogue, partnership and trust 🕊️
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 11
Man kann eh alles kritisieren und zu wenig finden, aber: Seit dem Amtsantritt Tanners wurde das Verteidigungsbudget verdoppelt. Es wird auch in den kommenden Jahren steigen. Versäumnisse von 30 Jahren sind so schnell nicht aufzuholen, bei den Beschaffungen musste besonders viel aufgeholt werden. Das wird auch weiterhin Schritt für Schritt geschehen. Tatsache ist: Das Verteidigungsbudget Österreichs war noch nie so hoch wie jetzt. Aus gutem Grund!
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 11
I spoke to Iran’s Foreign Minister @araghchi about the latest escalation in the Gulf and the state of negotiations with the US.
I’ve also been in touch with the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The resumed attacks on the Gulf countries and their critical infrastructure are unacceptable.
A return to full-scale war would come at a tremendous cost to the entire region. The diplomatic route remains the best path out of this war.
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Jun 11
Congratulations Prime Minister @narendramodi on becoming the longest serving, elected Prime Minister of India. During your leadership of the world’s largest democracy, India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest growing economies and a very strong partner of Austria and the European Union. (BK)
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Thank you to @AnwarGargash and @TdeMontbrial for convening the inaugural Paris Dialogue, underscoring the strength of the UAE🇦🇪 and France 🇫🇷 relationship.
One important lesson that came through clearly is this: energy security and economic security are not just connected… they are inseparable.
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Big move from Abu Dhabi.
L’IMAD (Abu Dhabi’s new sovereign investment platform, chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed) has joined forces with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Temasek, and ADNOC.
They’re launching a major infrastructure platform targeting $30 billion across the Gulf and Central Asia — focusing on energy, transport, logistics, and more.
Foreign media like Reuters and the Financial Times are calling it a clear signal of Abu Dhabi’s growing global influence in long-term infrastructure investing.
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 8
Warmest congratulations to Prime Minister @NikolPashinyan on his electoral victory. The people of the Republic of Armenia have reaffirmed their commitment to the democratic path and to strengthening the country’s resilience, sovereignty, and prosperity.
Austria stands with Armenia on its path towards peace, regional stability, and even closer ties with the European Union. (BK)
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 8
Kosovo’s democratic and inclusive election opens the door to turn the page after more than a year of political deadlock.
Political leaders now need to engage constructively to ensure the swift formation of government.
Progress in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the normalisation of relations with Serbia remains essential for advancing on Kosovo’s European path.
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 4
Our internal data shows Claude is accelerating AI development—a possible path to recursive self-improvement, or AI autonomously building a more capable successor.
It’s happening faster than we thought, and the implications deserve greater attention. anthropic.com/institute/recu…
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 5
372 captives are returning home through a new UAE-mediated exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
With 24 successful mediations and 7,473 captives exchanged to date, the UAE remains committed to advancing peace, easing human suffering, and translating diplomacy into tangible results 🇦🇪 🇷🇺 🇺🇦
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 5
Wir brauchen handfeste und spürbare Fortschritte bei der Integration der Staaten des Westbalkans in die EU. Das ist meine Botschaft beim heutigen EU-Westbalkan-Gipfel in Tivat. Bis zum Beitritt müssen wir die schrittweise Integration der Länder entschlossen vorantreiben, damit die Vorteile der EU für die Menschen in der Region bereits jetzt spürbar werden. Erweiterungspolitik ist Geopolitik. Handeln wir entsprechend und binden wir den Westbalkan enger an Europa, bevor andere ihren Einfluss ausbauen. Denn es geht um die Sicherheit und Stabilität Europas – und damit auch Österreichs. (BK) 🇦🇹🇪🇺
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Etienne Berchtold retweeted
Jun 3
NEW! Rubio tells Senators that Russia will NOT achieve its objectives in Ukraine, and “they may not even be able to militarily EVER achieve the objectives they're demanding now in negotiations”
Says “not only are the Ukrainians bravely fighting, they're effectively fighting”
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