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Republic of South Africa: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development |

Remarks by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on the Occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Austria (26 October) held on 24 October 2025

In the words of the Preamble to South Africa’s Constitution, a united and democratic Austria was “able to take its rightful place as a sovereign state in the family of nations.”

Your Excellency, Ambassador Romana Königsbrun The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Distinguished Guests, It is a great honour to represent the Government of the Republic of South Africa on this special occasion as we celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Austria. On…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), UNIDO, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), formalized new strategic partnerships under the Islamic and Arab Finance for Economic Transformation in Africa, the Arab Region and Beyond (IFETAA) Programme (1)
    • Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), UNIDO, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), formalized new strategic partnerships under the Islamic and Arab Finance for Economic Transformation in Africa, the Arab Region and Beyond (IFETAA) Programme (2)
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and partners enter new alliance leveraging Islamic and Arab finance for economic transformation

By integrating Islamic finance with proven entrepreneurship and business counseling interventions, IFETAA will empower MSMEs to become bankable, resilient, and key drivers of inclusive economic growth

Today, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), UNIDO, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), formalized new strategic partnerships under the Islamic and Arab Finance for Economic Transformation in Africa, the Arab Region and Beyond (IFETAA) Programme. Access to finance remains…

Arab Coordination Group (ACG)

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    • Mauritania roundtable raises US$2 billion pledge from the Arab Coordination Group in development funding
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Mauritania roundtable raises US$2 billion pledge from the Arab Coordination Group in development funding

During the roundtable, the government of Mauritania presented a portfolio of priority investment projects

Mauritania’s national development program will see a strong boost with a US$2 billion pledge made by the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.TheACG.org) at a high-level roundtable held in Vienna, Austria. The event was chaired by the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, and was hosted by the OPEC…

OPEC Fund
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OPEC Fund Development Forum 2025: A Global Call for Inclusive Growth, Equitable Transition and South-South Cooperation

Senior government officials from across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin American and the Caribbean, along with heads of multilateral institutions, will join forces to drive solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) (www.OPECFund.org) will convene global leaders, policymakers and innovators for its fourth Development Forum on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Vienna, Austria, under the theme A Transition that Empowers Our Tomorrow. The Forum will spotlight inclusive growth, climate resilience and the power…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
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Liberia: President Boakai Congratulates Austria on National Day Observance

President Boakai extend best wishes for His Excellency personal well being as well as for the people of Austria sustained prosperity and continued happiness

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has conveyed a message of congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Austria on the occasion commemorating that country’s National Day on October 26, 2024. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message to…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Visit of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuji to Austria, Tanzania and Rwanda

In Tanzania and Rwanda, State Minister Tsuji will exchange views with representatives of national governments to strengthen bilateral relations

From May 19 to 24, State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI Kiyoto is scheduled to visit Austria, Tanzania and Rwanda. In Austria, State Minister Tsuji will participate in the International Conference on Nuclear Security organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, deliver a speech on behalf of…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Austrian Chancellor

The call touched on the relations between the two countries, and ways to enhance them in a way that serves the common interests of the two peoples in various fields

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the Austrian Chancellor was keen to greet President El-Sisi on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, a getsure that the President appreciated, stressing the deep relations and…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Ghana: Well-Developed Africa Mutually Beneficial to Europe, Rest of the World – Pres Akufo-Add

President Akufo-Addo told the gathering of global leaders that, he believes a well-developed and prosperous Africa would be good, not just for us Africa, but also for you, here in Austria and Europe

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on world leaders to recognize that the increasing levels of inter-dependency amongst the comity of nations translates into shared destinies, whether good or bad, across the globe. Speaking at the annual Africa Day event, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024,…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
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Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Austrian President on National Day

The Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations to Van der Bellen, as well as His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Austrian people

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, on the occasion of his country's national holiday. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations to Van der Bellen, as well as His best wishes…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

His Majesty the King Congratulates Austrian President on National Day

In this message, the Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations to Van der Bellen, as well as His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Austrian people

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, on the occasion of his country's national holiday. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations to Van der Bellen, as well as His best wishes…