The return of Austria’s National Day Reception and the International Bazaar Foundation’s annual shopping event
SWEET, NEW BEGINNINGS From left: Papal Nuncio and head of the diplomatic corps Charles Brown , DFA undersecretary for civilian security and consular affairs Jesus ‘Gary’ Domingo, and the Austrian ambassador to the Philippines
I mention it in this column quite often but events such as a national day celebration are a huge part of a diplomat’s work. It’s not the only thing diplomats do, of course, but showcasing your country, your people, and your culture at your biggest reception of the year is one of the more visible and immediately rewarding aspects of the job.
In his speech, Ambassador Brieger talked about the enduring friendship between Austria and the Philippines and how currently, the rule of law, which helped his country rise from the ashes of World War II, is being trampled on “by the unprovoked aggression of Russia in Ukraine.” Brieger added that it has brought a ripple effect felt around the globe through high energy prices, inflation, and supply chain disruptions.
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