Switzerland and Liechtenstein would like to underscore the importance of the work of the United Nations Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ). We are very grateful for the technical advice that it gives Member States.
The smooth functioning of the ACABQ is essential t…
I would like to thank the Vietnamese presidency for organizing this open debate. As 2020 begins, it is very important for all of us States Members of the United Nations to uphold the Charter of the United Nations, which is celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary. Despite its age, it remains wholly…
Humanitarian needs continue to grow every year. The number of people in situations of forced displacement, whether to flee conflicts or natural disasters, is on the rise. Both the civilian population and humanitarian aid workers are regularly the target of attacks. Humanitarian access and assistance…
I thank you, Madam President, and Poland for organizing today’s open debate on the issue of children and armed conflict. I also express my sincere gratitude to all the speakers for their valuable contributions.
This year we are celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions o…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate.
At a time when many items on our agenda may divide us, we should remember what unites us. The central institution of our multilateral system, the United Nations, was built on the conviction that future generations must be sav…
Switzerland thanks the President of the Human Rights Council for his statement and commends his commitment. We are proud of the work achieved by the Human Rights Council under his presidency.
Over the past year, the Council has responded to emerging situations and renewed important mandates. Our co…
Switzerland thanks the President of the International Criminal Court, Judge Eboe-Osuji, for the presentation of his report (see A/73/334).
Switzerland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Liechtenstein on behalf of a number of countries, including Switzerland. I would…
I would like to start by thanking Bolivia for having proposed this year’s open debate on women and peace and security in the broader context of political and economic empowerment. The link between the women and peace and security agenda and sustaining peace has made both of them stronger and more ef…
Switzerland commends Secretary-General António Guterres for his report on the work of the Organization (A/73/1). Although I hardly claim that I will be exhaustive in my comments, let me underscore several projects and themes that the Secretary-General has given priority to over the past 12 months.
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Switzerland warmly welcomes the holding of this Security Council open debate on mediation and the peaceful resolution of conflict.
Switzerland fully supports the efforts of the United Nations in peacefully settling disputes. In the light of our long experience with the use of our good offices and o…
Switzerland aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the United Kingdom.
As host country to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Switzerland would especially like to commend the appointment of Ms. Michelle Bachelet as High Commissioner following her nomination…
