Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and Defense Secretary Klaudia Tanner also came to Israel on a “special historic obligation” as well as security and energy supply issues. On Monday evening, the head of government pointed out to journalists that gas deposits have recently been discovered off the Israeli coast. This gas could one day help break through dependence on Russia.
Politicians could serve as a door opener for OMV here, ministers should ensure implementation, the chancellor added. Nehammer also addressed the discussion about price caps for energy supplies and expressed understanding for people’s concerns. A European solution must be found for this issue, he emphasized. He continues to reject the introduction of a price cap for electricity.
Cooperation also in the field of safety
Nehammer also underlined the importance of cooperation with Israel on security issues, which has extensive experience in this area. Nehammer wanted to sign a joint statement in Tel Aviv on Tuesday on a strategic partnership with Prime Minister Yair Lapid, which should cover a number of areas of cooperation.
Tuesday was also the mandatory visit to the Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem in Jerusalem on the agenda. In this regard, Nehammer again recalled Austria’s historic responsibility in regard to Nazi crimes. Austria will give Yad Vashem 500,000 euros annually, he announced. On Tuesday morning, Nehammer meets old Austrians.
Source: Krone
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