I would like to express my sincere thanks to the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, as co-penholders, in their efforts during the negotiations and to the members of the Security Council for their commitment.
Switzerland voted in favour of the draft resolution (S/2024/826) on the protection of civilia…
I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. I would also like to welcome our Ukrainian colleague, Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha. As we commemorate the 1,000th day of the war, we are at a loss for words when faced with the suffering of his country. Through …
At the outset, I thank Minister David Lammy for convening this briefing.
After more than a year of an appalling conflict, it is high time to decisively alter the current course of violence and dehumanization. In Gaza, the survivors, including countless children, are afflicted by hunger, injuries an…
It is crucial that the Council continue to reflect on ways to restore peace and to put an end to the Russian war against Ukraine, and it must do so with Ukraine. I would like to welcome the presence of President Zelenskyy.
I firmly believe in the importance of respecting the Charter of the United N…
A more just, more democratic and more sustainable world order is one that places freedom at its heart. History shows us that there is no such thing as absolute freedom and that, while freedom is essential for living in society, it is only guaranteed when it is protected by rules — rules of principle…
On 24 February 2022, two years ago, we woke up, in Switzerland and across Europe, to a nightmare. The
distant spectre of war had suddenly materialized before our very eyes. All the precautions taken over 75 years to prevent a repetition of the tragedies of the twentieth century suddenly seemed futi…
Our Organization was founded on the pursuit of peace. Peace is our raison d’être. Today I would like to use the words that the Secretary-General used earlier this month when he addressed the General Assembly (see A/78/PV.54) — “Peace is our raison d’être.” Switzerland wholeheartedly shares that visi…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and express my heartfelt condolences to him on the loss of his 153 humanitarian colleagues.
Switzerland shares the principles of humanity and peace that guide the work of the Security Council. We reiterate our unequivocal c…
I thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his commitment to peace. I would like to assure you, Mr. President, of Switzerland’s support for the work of the Security Council.
During my first visit to Ukraine in October 2021, I discussed reforms and development with the political authorities. At …
Switzerland congratulates Japan on its presidency and thanks it for organizing this debate. In my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs, I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the President of the International Court of Justice and Professor Dapo Akande for their valuable contributions…
