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Syria was the major subject of an extensive discussion between politicians during the visit to Austria of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, which takes place between 28 and 31 August 2013.
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Austria Stands For a Peaceful Solution in Syria
Syria was the major subject of an extensive discussion between politicians during the visit to Austria of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, which takes place between 28 and 31 August 2013.
After a work meeting with the Secretary General Ki-Moon and President Heinz Fischer, which was held at the office of the President, Chancellor Werner Faymann stated: “The Austrian Government has agreed that a military strike on Syria is not a contribution to good policy development. Therefore Austria will stay as a neutral country with its voice for a peaceful as the only solution for the conflict”.
He added: “It’s a race against time, and we hope that in view of the potentially devastating consequences of a military strike, this position will gain the upper hand for a political solution”.
Secretary General Ki-Moon stated: “We had a very useful exchange of views with the President and the Chancellor on how to address the situation in Syria. We are of the opinion that the
situation should be resolved in a peaceful way through dialogue. At the same time, and while the United Nations investigation team is now on the ground they should be allowed to conclude their investigation activities, and I am going to receive their report as soon as possible. I am thus now cutting short my visit to Austria, unfortunately, and I appreciate President Heinz Fischer’s very kind understanding of (this) inevitable situation, and that I will not be able to participate in the Alpbach Forum together with the President”.
situation should be resolved in a peaceful way through dialogue. At the same time, and while the United Nations investigation team is now on the ground they should be allowed to conclude their investigation activities, and I am going to receive their report as soon as possible. I am thus now cutting short my visit to Austria, unfortunately, and I appreciate President Heinz Fischer’s very kind understanding of (this) inevitable situation, and that I will not be able to participate in the Alpbach Forum together with the President”.
The Secretary General continued: “And we also discussed the situation in the Middle East, particularly the Golan Heights. The President explained, together with the Chancellor, his security concerns in the Golan Heights, and I really appreciated such a long-standing dedicated contribution by Austrian troops in the Golan Heights and I expect that when the situation becomes normal, that we would expect the resumption of Austrian peacekeeping contributions in the Golan Heights. And I really appreciated the contribution in UNIFIL and also UNTSO. And I am very much grateful for Austrian Government’s contribution. Thank you very much”.
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