At the outset, let me state that Switzerland is deeply shocked and saddened by the terrorist attacks committed in the recent weeks. Switzerland strongly condemns those heinous acts, which go against the fundamental values of any society. We extend our deep condolences to the families of the victims …
Switzerland is deeply shocked and saddened by the terrorist attacks perpetrated in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad and over the Sinai peninsula in the past few weeks. Switzerland firmly condemns such hateful acts, which run counter to the fundamental values of all societies, and we assure the countries affec…
Switzerland is deeply shocked and concerned by the terrorist attacks perpetrated last week in Beirut, Baghdad and Paris. Switzerland strongly condemns those heinous acts, which go against the fundamental values of any society, and assures the countries affected of its full solidarity. It expresses i…
I would like to thank the President for organizing this important debate. In the wake of the work of the High- level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see A/70/95) and the publication of the Secretary-General’s report on the recommendations of the High-level Panel (A/70/357), it is essential th…
Over the past 15 years, a broad range of instruments and initiatives — national, regional and global — have been developed to prevent the illicit transfer, the destabilizing accumulation and the misuse of small arms and light weapons. Given the immense negative
effects of these arms, the internatio…
Switzerland would like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for having organized this open debate. The diversity of the social, ethnic and religious fabric of the Middle East must be defended against all forms of identity-based aggression.
Switzerland would like to raise five poin…
Switzerland would like to thank the French presidency for organizing this open debate. My country particularly commends the specific focus on child victims of armed groups.
Like States, armed groups, as parties to armed conflicts, are required to respect international humanitarian law. They are res…
The maintenance of international peace and security, human rights and sustainable development lie at the heart of the goals that the United Nations system strives for. Switzerland is fully committed to the Charter and to a strong United Nations. It is in that spirit that we approach today’s debate a…
My delegation welcomes the report (A/69/303) of the Secretary-General and endorses its analysis and recommendations.
Switzerland, too, would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Valerie Amos for her tireless commitment in leading the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
Switzerland would like to thank the President of the Human Rights Council for his report (A/69/53).
Civil society’s participation in the work of the United Nations is fundamental and particularly crucial to the functioning of the Human Rights Council. Switzerland is concerned, however, about the gr…
The collaboration between the United Nations and regional organizations has grown in importance in recent years. With growing demand for support before, during and
after conflicts and with parallel increasing pressure on budgets, strong partnerships and a well-thought-out division of labour among v…
The past year has been an important one for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a year in which it has overcome a number of challenges. Other challenges, which are no less important, remain to be addressed in the future. Switzerland would like to focus on three of them.
First, Switzerlan…
Switzerland wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/693) and shares his concerns regarding the situation of displaced populations, the majority of whom are women and girls. In Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, women and girls have limited access to the assistance and protection t…
Switzerland welcomes the holding of this emergency meeting of the Security Council. My delegation would like to thank the speakers for their analyses of the situation and their briefings.
The Ebola epidemic is not just a health crisis, but a potential threat to global security. It requires a global…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General
and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their statements.
Ending a conflict is much more costly than preventing one. It is therefore crucial to ensure, early on, …
At the outset, I would like to thank the President for organizing this thematic debate.
Over the past two decades, progress in the fight against poverty has been more rapid than ever before. That is due to economic development, appropriate policies and global mobilization in support of the
Millenn…
Switzerland thanks the Permanent Representatives of Iceland and Tunisia as co-facilitators, and the Permanent Representative of Indonesia and their teams for their tireless efforts and perseverance, which have allowed us to successfully conclude the process.
From the beginning of the inclusive cons…
