I am pleased to be taking the floor on behalf of the members of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group — Austria,
Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Gabon, Ghana, Hungary, Ireland, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Per…
We thank the Secretary-General for his clear and comprehensive report, which highlights both successes as well as the considerable gaps still to be filled (A/73/824). According to the report, the fast-track strategy is working. However, it is clear that if the ambitious but feasible goal of ending t…
I am pleased to be speaking on behalf of the members of the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, P…
The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is founded on the pre-eminence of the rule of law and contributes significantly to the peaceful settlement of disputes between States. Through its judgments and advisory opinions, it is an essential component of …
Let me start by thanking Ambassador Ion Jinga and Ambassador Guillermo Fernández de Soto Valderrama, the former and current Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), respectively, for their work, their efforts and especially for their support to the work of the country-specific configurations. S…
Almost exactly 100 years ago, on 11 April 1919, the International Labour Organization was established in Geneva. With it, the fundamental idea of multilateralism based on dialogue was born. In the aftermath of the First World War, the goal of universal and lasting peace, including the protection of …
Switzerland thanks Germany for its leadership in pursuing and stepping up the fight against sexual violence in conflict within the context of this open debate and next year’s twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). In particular, we express our gratitude to this morning’s br…
The armed conflict in Syria has just entered its ninth year. It has caused the deaths of several hundred thousand civilians, huge refugee flows and widespread destruction. Hostilities persist and will continue until a political solution is found. The Security Council remains paralysed in the face of…
Switzerland endorses the statement made by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the Group of Western European and other States.
Today we commemorate with great respect the centenary of the International Labour Organization (ILO). For 100 years, the ILO has been committed to social justice arou…
I would first like to thank the organizers for this opportunity to address the important topic of combating the financing of terrorism.
The fight against terrorism, and in particular its financing, as well as preventing the violent extremism and radicalization conducive to terrorism, are priorities…
Switzerland thanks His Excellency President Poroshenko for his statement (see A/73/PV.67).
Five years after the annexation of Crimea, Switzerland’s position remains firm and unwavering. We do not recognize the Russian Federation’s annexation of Crimea, which constitutes a breach of international la…
On behalf of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), I thank you, Sir, for inviting me to brief the Security Council and for the excellent cooperation between the Council and the configuration. As per established practice, the following statement has been approved by the mem…
We thank the Dominican Republic for organizing this debate on a crucial topic. Switzerland welcomes this opportunity to discuss the nexus between climate-related disasters and peace and security in the Security Council. We recognize the urgent need to take proactive steps to limit the impact of clim…
I thank all the representatives who are still in the Hall. I would simply like to ask the Secretariat, through you, Sir, whether it is possible to hold another round of voting this evening. It seems to me that, if we have to postpone this to any of the upcoming days, it will be very difficult to hav…
Draft resolution A/73/L.70 addresses a highly relevant and urgent matter that goes to the heart of security in Europe.
Switzerland is concerned about the status of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and the implications of a possible disintegration of that key agreement. We call on …
I have the honour to deliver a statement on behalf of the following countries: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Laos, …
Switzerland wishes to present its explanation of vote on resolution 73/195. The Swiss Government voted in favour of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, which seeks to strengthen the global governance of migration and to set out shared parameters for regular migration. That wo…
Twenty years after its adoption, the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms remains a founding and landmark text, as it affirms and acknowledges the crucial importanc…
The world’s humanitarian needs continue to grow year after year, as the Global Humanitarian Overview 2019 illustrates once again. The number of people who have been forcibly displaced, whether fleeing violence or disaster, continues to increase and is approaching 70 million this year. The norms of i…
