Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Austria | |
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since 13 March 2024 | |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
Style | Her Excellency |
Nominator | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Appointer | His Royal Majesty King Felipe VI |
Deputy | Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Spain to Austria |
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