I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General El-Ghassim Wane for his briefing.
Switzerland condemns the violence and attacks perpetrated since our previous meeting (see S/PV.9251) against Blue Helmets, the Malian armed forces and civilians, and at the outset I would like to express my de…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing.
The uncontrolled spread, destabilizing stockpiling and illicit use of conventional weapons are long- standing concerns for Switzerland. That is why, at the international level, Switzerland is committed to the adoption of rules govern…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We also thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing.
Switzerland notes with concern the announcement by Russia that it intends to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus. Such statements are troubling, especially when t…
I thank His Excellency the President of Mozambique for having convened our meeting today, which gives us the opportunity to discuss the links between peacebuilding and development in Africa. I also thank the briefers for their informative presentations.
Switzerland fully supports the efforts aimed …
As we all know, climate change is an unprecedented challenge to our civilization, in the face of which it is imperative that our common action be guided by international law. The proposal to request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect o…
At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing, as well as for all the work done by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). I welcome the participation of the…
Switzerland abstained in the voting on draft resolution S/2023/212, submitted by the Russian Federation, on the damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. Switzerland is concerned about those incidents, which according to the information available were the result of sabotage. We reiterate our …
I thank Mr. Hernán Pérez Loose, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and Permanent Representative of Ecuador, for his briefing, and I congratulate him on his appointment to that role.
Resolution 1540 (2004) is a key pillar of the international non-p…
I make this statement on the political situation in Syria in my national capacity. With regard to the humanitarian aspects, I echo what our colleague from Brazil stated on behalf of our two countries, and I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Mr. Talahma.
In March 2011, Syrian people mar…
Let me begin by welcoming the unanimous adoption of resolution 2680 (2023) and by thanking the United States for facilitating the process that led to the renewal of the mandate of the Panel of Experts that supports the work of the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2016). W…
Switzerland remains extremely concerned about the high level of violence and the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. The number of civilian casualties on both sides continues to rise. One month ago, the Security Council adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1, calling on the pa…
We join others in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for his briefing. The second launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile this year is a demonstration of the unfortunate escalation of security tensions in the region.
Switzerland reiterates that the Democratic People’s Repub…
Allow me first to comment on the vote at the beginning of today’s meeting on the request for a briefer to participate. My country would like to stress that, in principle, we welcome the possibility for the Security Council to invite briefers that it considers qualified under rule 39 of its provision…
I would first like to join other speakers in thanking the co-penholders for their valuable work and all Council members for their constructive engagement, which led to the adoption of resolutions 2678 (2023) and 2679 (2023).
However, let us be clear: if the situation has become very serious in Afgh…
I thank Mr. Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, and Mr. Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, for their briefings. I also welcome the Permanent Representatives of South Africa and Slovakia. I would also like to thank M…
I would like to join others in expressing our profound condolences following the natural disaster that hit your country, Mozambique, Mr. President, and Malawi. Our thoughts are with the families that have been affected.
I would like to thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Assistant Secretary-Gene…
We take note of the remarks delivered by the various briefers today. I would like to start by discussing the recent developments in Ukraine. Last week, Ukraine was hit by one of the heaviest missile and drone attacks since the beginning of the war. Those strikes claimed additional lives and damaged …
Mr. President, I thank you for convening today’s meeting, and I thank Special Representative Otunbayeva for her testimony on the worrisome developments in Afghanistan and for her valuable work. I also thank Ms. Zubaida Akbar for her briefing and for her commitment to and with those who struggle for …
I would like to congratulate Malta on its successful presidency of the Security Council in February. I express our full support to you, Mr. President, during your presidency this month.
I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Haysom, and the Acting Director of the Operatio…
I thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Nakamitsu, for her briefing.
Switzerland welcomes the fact that some members of the Declarations Assessment Team were able to visit Syria from 17 to 22 January. Those members carried out limited activities, including site visits and logi…
