List of ambassadors of Austria to the Philippines explained

Post:Ambassador
Body:the Republic of Austria to the Republic of the Philippines
Native Name:Sugo ng Republika ng Austria sa Republika ng Pilipinas
Botschafter der Republik Österreich in der Republik der Philippinen
Insignia:Austria Bundesadler.svg
Insigniasize:120px
Insigniacaption:Coat of arms of Austria
Department:Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of Austria, Manila
Incumbent:Johann Brieger
Style:His Excellency
Seat:Taguig, Metro Manila
Inaugural:Herbert Kröll
Formation:1979
Website:Austrian Embassy, Manila

The ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of the Philippines is the Republic of Austria's foremost diplomatic representative in the Republic of the Philippines. As head of Austria's diplomatic mission there, the ambassador is the official representative of the president and government of Austria to the president and the government of the Philippines. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and the embassy is located on the 8th floor of One Orion Building, 11th Avenue corner 38th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.

Although the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on October 17, 1946, the Austrian ambassador to Indonesia served as the non-resident ambassador to the country until 1979. This diplomatic post serves as the non-resident ambassador to Palau.

Austrian ambassadors

NameTenureAppointed during the administration ofAccredited during the administration ofNotesReferences
Herbert Kröll1979–1982Bruno KreiskyFerdinand E. Marcos Sr.Chargé d'affaires
Friedrich Posch1982–1986
Otmar Koler1986–1990Fred SinowatzCorazon C. AquinoConferred the Order of Sikatuna on August 13, 1990.[1]
Günter Gallowitsch1990–1994Franz VranitzkyConferred the Order of Sikatuna on October 26, 1994.
Heide Keller1994–1995Fidel V. Ramos
Wolfgang Jilly1996–2001Conferred the Order of Sikatuna on March 16, 2001.
ChristianKrepela2001–2005Wolfgang SchüsselGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Herbert Jäger2005–2009
Wilhelm Donko2009–2013 Werner Faymann[2]
Josef Müllner2013–2017 Benigno S. Aquino III
Bita Rasoulian2017–2022Rodrigo DutertePresentation of credentials on August 7, 2017.
Johann BriegerAugust 25, 2022–presentKarl NehammerFerdinand R. Marcos Jr.Appointed under the decision of the Austrian government on December 15, 2021. Presentation of credentials on October 11, 2022.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Order of Sikatuna. April 24, 2024. Official Gazette (Philippines). Presidential Communications Office.
  2. Web site: CV: Wilhelm Maximilian DONKO. April 24, 2024. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Austria).
  3. News: Azer. Parrocha. Marcos receives credentials of Australian, Dutch, Austrian envoys. October 11, 2022. April 24, 2024. Philippine News Agency. Presidential Communications Group.
  4. Außenministerium: Beschluss des Ministerrates über die Besetzung von Leitungsfunktionen im Ausland. Foreign Ministry: Decision of the Council of Ministers on filling management positions abroad. December 15, 2021. April 24, 2024. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Austria).