List of ambassadors of Austria to the Philippines

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Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of the Philippines
Sugo ng Republika ng Austria sa Republika ng Pilipinas
Botschafter der Republik Österreich in der Republik der Philippinen
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Coat of arms of Austria
Incumbent
Johann Brieger
since August 25, 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of Austria, Manila
Style His Excellency
Seat Taguig, Metro Manila
Inaugural holderHerbert Kröll
Formation1979
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.

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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 Kröll1979–1982 Bruno Kreisky Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. Chargé d'affaires
Friedrich Posch1982–1986
Otmar Koler1986–1990 Fred Sinowatz Corazon C. Aquino Conferred the Order of Sikatuna on August 13, 1990. [1]
Günter Gallowitsch1990–1994 Franz Vranitzky Conferred the Order of Sikatuna on October 26, 1994. [1]
Heide Keller1994–1995 Fidel V. Ramos
Wolfgang Jilly1996–2001Conferred the Order of Sikatuna on March 16, 2001. [1]
Krepela2001–2005 Wolfgang Schüssel Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Herbert Jäger2005–2009
Wilhelm Donko2009–2013 Werner Faymann [2]
Josef Müllner2013–2017 Benigno S. Aquino III
Bita Rasoulian2017–2022 Rodrigo Duterte Presentation of credentials on August 7, 2017.
Johann BriegerAugust 25, 2022–present Karl Nehammer Ferdinand 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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References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Order of Sikatuna". Official Gazette (Philippines) . Presidential Communications Office . Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. "CV: Wilhelm Maximilian DONKO" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Austria) . Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. Parrocha, Azer (October 11, 2022). "Marcos receives credentials of Australian, Dutch, Austrian envoys". Philippine News Agency . Presidential Communications Group . Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  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]. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Austria) (Press release). December 15, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2024.