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Hauri

lines on the record: 368
first: 2021-11-22
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 76
sources: un-security-council

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“And yet Russia continues its strikes against Ukraine, as it did tonight in the Kharkiv region and other parts of eastern and southern Ukraine. These attacks must stop. To avoid further suffering among the civilian population, de-escalation is essential. For that reason, we once again call on Russia to cease all combat operations and to promptly withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory. Switzerland will remain committed to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and General Assembly resolutions.”
2023-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9524 (2023) · source
“As we heard in this Chamber yesterday (see S/PV.9523), Russia has launched in recent days, in several regions of Ukraine, one of its heaviest waves of missile and drone attacks since the start of the military aggression, causing many fatalities. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, these attacks have caused considerable damage to a wide range of civilian infrastructure, including apartment buildings, a maternity hospital, schools, kindergartens, parks, a metro station, a shopping mall and energy infrastructure. In addition to the direct casualties, these attacks only serve to exacerbate the suffering of the population, particularly in the harsh winter conditions.”
2023-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9524 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari for his briefing, and also welcome the participation of the representative of Ukraine. Russia’s military aggression has been going on for almost two years now. Today’s attacks on Belgorod are yet another tragic consequence of this war initiated by Russia. Switzerland takes note of reports of destruction in residential areas and of civilian casualties. We call on all parties to the conflict to strictly respect international humanitarian law. This law applies to all armed conflicts, and we reiterate that regularly. International humanitarian law is clear: civilians must not be targeted.”
2023-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9524 (2023) · source
“Switzerland does not recognize the Russian Federation’s integration of Ukrainian territories and condemns that grave violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. We once again call on Russia to immediately de-escalate the situation, cease all military operations and withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory without delay. Switzerland will remain committed to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and General Assembly resolutions. I conclude by thanking the Ecuadorian presidency for its outstanding work during the month of December. We also express our heartfelt and warm appreciation for the cooperation and contribution of the five outgoing Council members: Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“In all, Switzerland has invested the equivalent of more than $30 million in winter relief, including support for the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. In addition, we reiterate our gratitude for the tireless work of humanitarian actors in Ukraine. They must be protected. Since the beginning of 2023, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, almost 560 humanitarian partners have provided vital aid and protection services to more than 10 million people. We reiterate the need to facilitate and guarantee rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access throughout Ukraine, including to territories under Russian military control, such as the occupied city of Donetsk.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“The persistence of such attacks, which affect schools, hospitals and energy infrastructure, only worsens human suffering, particularly given the harsh winter conditions. The attacks must stop immediately. We once again call for respect for international humanitarian law and human rights. We recall that international humanitarian law prohibits attacks against civilian objects, in particular those essential for the survival of the civilian population. The consequences of such attacks for the civilian population are particularly serious during the harsh winter. In an effort to ease the suffering of the civilian population, this winter, Switzerland is once again supporting the population under duress and has increased its contribution by $14 million.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s meeting at such short notice. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing, and I welcome the participation of the representative of Ukraine, as well as the representatives of the European Union and Poland, in this meeting. We have learned that last night, Russia launched one of its heaviest waves of missile and drone attacks against several regions of Ukraine since the start of the military aggression. We echo the warning by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs regarding the heavy impact of those attacks on civilians. We condemn the attacks on residential areas, which, according to initial reports, led to the death of civilians, as well as those launched during the Christmas period.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9523 (2023) · source
“If the current spiral of violence is not put to an end, the risk of the conflict spreading throughout the region remains real and will undermine a lasting political solution to the conflict in the Middle East. The Council must take concrete steps towards a two- State solution, which is the only possible basis for peace and stability in the region. In that process, the full, equal and meaningful participation of Palestinian and Israeli women is essential. We must help to rebuild the foundation for two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side, in peace, within secure and recognized borders.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“Here we would refer to the joint statement made by Brazil on behalf of both our delegations as informal focal points on conflict and hunger. Humanitarian aid must be delivered to civilian populations in need throughout the Gaza Strip in an unhindered manner and without preconditions. We welcome the appointment of Ms. Sigrid Kaag as Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, and we call for the full implementation of resolutions 2712 (2023) and 2720 (2023). Despite the adoption of those resolutions, the aid delivered remains insufficient. A humanitarian truce and security guarantees are the urgent prerequisites for guaranteeing access to aid and enabling the staff of impartial humanitarian organizations to work effectively without risking their lives.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages still being held in Gaza. Switzerland recognizes Israel’s right to ensure its own security. At the same time, we have not ceased to call on the parties to protect civilians and to respect international humanitarian law. It is vital that all violations of international law committed in Israel and throughout the occupied Palestinian territory are investigated so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains catastrophic. The population is deprived of access to medical services, health infrastructure, hygiene and drinking water. Ninety per cent of the population is in a situation of acute food insecurity.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“In the context of operations by Israeli security forces in the West Bank, the use of force must in particular meet the criteria of proportionality and respect for every individual’s right to life and security. We will continue to underscore that respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law, particularly with regard to the protection of civilians, must remain a priority for the Council. Switzerland recalls the obligations of all parties under international law, including the obligation to protect the civilian population. As we have done since 7 October, Switzerland condemns the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas. In particular, we condemn the sexual and gender-based violence of which many women and girls have been victims in the context of these attacks.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“United Nations-verified statistics will make 2023 the deadliest year in almost 20 years both in Israel and Gaza, as well as in the West Bank. According to UNICEF, that dismal record will not have spared children’s lives. The increased intensity of violent acts committed by settlers, which Switzerland condemns, have led to the forced displacement of pastoralist communities and are likely to lead to even more violence. While reiterating that settlements are illegal under international law, Switzerland stresses that Israel is responsible for maintaining law and order in the West Bank and calls on it to hold the perpetrators of such acts accountable.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting and the briefers for their briefings. As the Security Council convenes for one of its last meetings in its current composition, the need for a lasting political solution to end the hostilities, ensure the protection of the civilian population and free the hostages is imperative in the Middle East. We have the collective responsibility to ensure that that becomes a reality in the new year, which will begin in the cold, damp and under the rubble for far too many children, their parents and their loved ones. Against that backdrop, reports on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as well as on the northern border with Lebanon, continue to give us great cause for concern.”
2023-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9522 (2023) · source
“In response to those challenges, Switzerland supports the strengthening of pastoral livestock farming in Chad, which helps to improve adaptation to climate change. That type of project is essential to regional food security and creates economic opportunities to prevent violence. We thank the Special Representative and UNOCA, in particular, for its strong focus on conflict prevention, including climate, peace and security considerations, in line with the 2018 presidential statement (S/PRST/2018/17). Switzerland supports the efforts made by Gabon and the United Kingdom for a new declaration. Despite all the crises we are facing, we must continue to honour our commitment to the Central African region. After three years, it is now high time for the Council to send a signal of its support for the valuable work of this Regional Office.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“People’s political affiliations, sexual orientation or the occupation of journalists must not be used as grounds for discrimination. Thirdly, climate change is having a negative impact on peace and security throughout Central Africa, as the Special Representative stressed on several occasions. Extreme weather events are increasingly common in the region. They force people to move, increase their insecurity and have an impact on their ability to realize their fundamental rights. That is why it is commendable that UNOCA has a Climate, Peace and Security Adviser. This capacity provides important support in analysing the risks associated with conflicts over natural resources, which are exacerbated by the harmful effects of climate change.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“Serious preventive efforts must be prioritized. We welcome the efforts of the Special Representative to advance preventive diplomacy and build peace. His good offices in Gabon and Chad, in particular, have been indispensable in strengthening the civic space and fostering dialogue between the authorities and the opposition. In that respect, Switzerland supports the transitional authorities in Chad in implementing the recommendations of the sovereign and inclusive national dialogue. In order to ensure peaceful democratic societies, it is essential to ensure full respect for human rights. In that respect, we regret that the civic space is increasingly restricted in certain contexts, notably in Cameroon and Burundi.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“In the Sudan, for example, the toll on the civilian population of the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has been catastrophic. That conflict has caused the largest displacement crisis in the world, with a pronounced impact in neighbouring countries. We remind all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law. We would like to thank the countries of the Economic Community of Central African States, in particular Chad and the Central African Republic, for welcoming people fleeing the conflict and for keeping their borders open. Those countries need our full support to ensure the dignified protection of refugees and to meet the needs of their own populations. Secondly, inclusive democratic processes that respect human rights are necessary to consolidate lasting peace in the region.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Mr. Abarry, for his briefing. As we heard today, the Central African region is currently facing unprecedented risks to peace and security. Those challenges are mainly regional, so the responses must also be regional. Cooperation among all actors in Central Africa is necessary to build peace. With that in mind, I would like to highlight three points. First, the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in certain regions is affecting the whole of Central Africa. Armed conflicts, intercommunal violence and forced displacement continue to exacerbate the humanitarian and security crisis in the region.”
2023-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9505 (2023) · source
“Humanitarian efforts, the protection of civilians and global food security must be at the top of the international agenda. Switzerland remains strongly committed to those objectives, both in this context and in others. However, in order to arrive at lasting solutions in Ukraine, we first and foremost call on Russia to cease its military aggression immediately.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“Switzerland welcomed President Zelenskyy’s Grain from Ukraine initiative and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor in the Black Sea. We also welcome the ongoing efforts of the United Nations to facilitate unhindered exports and stress the importance of the European Union–Ukraine solidarity lanes. Open and uninterrupted trade is the foundation for the delivery of humanitarian food aid worldwide. We reiterate our disappointment at Russia’s suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and condemn its attacks destroying Ukrainian grain and port infrastructure. Switzerland remains committed to combating food insecurity, in particular by supporting the work of the World Food Programme and prioritizing humanitarian demining in Ukraine, including the clearance of agricultural land.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the civilian population must be protected. At least 10,000 civilians have been killed and more than 18,500 injured since February 2022. Ongoing Russian air strikes continue to add to that toll. We receive almost daily reports of attacks destroying or damaging homes, schools and other civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. Notably, attacks in the past few weeks have hit hospitals in Selydove, in the Donetsk region, and in the city of Kherson. Under international humanitarian law, health facilities and personnel enjoy special protection. That law applies to all parties in all armed conflicts and must be strictly respected in all circumstances. Thirdly, food security in Ukraine and worldwide must be strengthened.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“Nearly 18 million people — almost half of Ukraine’s current population — depend on them. The onset of winter, compounded by renewed Russian attacks on essential infrastructure, is having a major impact on the civilian population. Millions of people are suffering from power, heating and water cuts. The 100th inter-agency humanitarian convoy of the year, sent out last week, bears witness to the tireless efforts of humanitarian organizations. The lack of humanitarian access to the Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine, despite the immense needs of the civilians there, is deeply worrisome. Switzerland is contributing to the United Nations winter response plan for Ukraine, providing specific winter aid to ensure vital protection, dignified living conditions and secure electricity and heating services.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča and Director Rajasingham for their briefings and their tireless work in Ukraine and beyond. Russia’s military aggression against its neighbour country continues unabated. Ten days ago, and just after a new wave of drone attacks hit the capital, Kyiv, the President of the Swiss Confederation highlighted, in Kyiv, our commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. I echo his words. Switzerland will continue to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, now and for the long term. Allow me to underline three points that are at the heart of our commitment. First, it is essential to continue to support humanitarian actions and early-recovery projects.”
2023-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9494 (2023) · source
“That reinforces our expectation that the Iraqi Government will ensure that the crimes committed by Da’esh continue to be prosecuted in accordance with international law and the principles of the rule of law. International cooperation is essential to bring the perpetrators of all the crimes committed to justice. At the same time, long-term initiatives are needed to bring about reconciliation and prevent the recurrence of violence. The work of UNITAD is a key element in that effort.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“It is essential that national legislation criminalizes international crimes, particularly those related to sexual and gender-based violence. In addition, independent courts are essential to hold the Da’esh perpetrators accountable for their crimes. We welcome UNITAD’s collaboration with the Iraqi authorities and encourage the Government to adopt such national legislation as soon as possible. Thirdly, we note the Special Adviser’s assessment that UNITAD’s mandate will not be substantially completed by September 2024. Switzerland is concerned about the risk that certain essential investigations will not be finalized on time and that requests for mutual assistance from the national authorities of third States will go unanswered. Legal proceedings take time.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“We appreciate UNITAD’s ongoing efforts to achieve that goal by thoroughly investigating and documenting the many crimes perpetrated by Da’esh in Iraq. We particularly value their victim- centred approach as well as their perpetrator-centred investigations. The documentation and evaluation of cases of sexual crimes, particularly against women and girls from minority communities, is essential to ensure accountability. In that context, I would like to highlight a recent report issued by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, in partnership with Switzerland. The report highlights that sexual and gender-based violence, human trafficking, sexual slavery and forced marriage are used as weapons of terror by Da’esh. Impunity for those serious crimes hinders justice for victims and survivors and destroys the social fabric.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“First, the exchange of evidence with third countries, which is an integral part of UNITAD’s mandate, is important for the prosecution of terrorism- related crimes worldwide. Switzerland welcomes the cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi Government in determining the modalities of future evidence-sharing with third countries. At the same time, it remains essential that this exchange respects international law and the principles of the rule of law. Switzerland is opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances, as it is incompatible with respect for human rights and human dignity. Consequently, we oppose the sharing of evidence in judicial proceedings that could lead to capital punishment. Secondly, accountability and justice are essential pillars for preventing atrocities and building lasting peace based on trust.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Special Adviser Ritscher and his Team for their briefing and to welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Iraq in today’s meeting. Switzerland welcomes the continued progress made during the reporting period by the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) to promote accountability for crimes committed by Da’esh. We congratulate UNITAD and the Iraqi Government on their respective efforts and close cooperation in implementing the provisions of resolution 2697 (2023). UNITAD’s main objective remains entirely valid, and Switzerland believes the following aspects are key to its mandate and work.”
2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source
“Ramtane Lamamra as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary- General and wish him every success. We assure him of our full support for his good offices to complement ongoing diplomatic efforts under the leadership of the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. We are encouraged by the Sudan’s assurance to continue cooperating fully with the United Nations and the Personal Envoy. I would also like to thank all the United Nations staff who have worked tirelessly over the past few years. Switzerland remains committed to working constructively with the Sudan, regional actors and the members of the Council to promote peace and security in the country.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“We hear warnings of the real risks of genocide and other atrocity crimes — crimes that are taking place in a context of almost complete impunity. We simply cannot turn a blind eye. We reiterate our urgent call on the parties to cease hostilities immediately and to respect their obligations under human rights and international humanitarian law, in particular with regard to the protection of civilians. The resolution we have just adopted, which refers to this alarming situation, therefore rightly requests that the Council be kept regularly informed by the Secretary-General of the threats to international peace and security arising from the situation in the Sudan and the efforts undertaken by the United Nations. That is essential to enable the Council to assume its responsibilities as set out in its mandate. We welcome the appointment of Mr.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to congratulate China on the work accomplished during the month of November and to assure you, Mr. President, and your team of our full support for your presidency. We thank the United Kingdom for its efforts and its constructive and consultative approach aimed at reaching a compromise on the text of resolution 2715 (2023), which was put to the vote today. We have taken note of the Sudanese authorities’ decision to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). That decision comes against the backdrop of persistent fighting with a catastrophic toll on the civilian population. Millions of people are displaced. Millions of people are dependent on humanitarian aid and desperately seeking safety from the violence.”
2023-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9492 (2023) · source
“Real progress towards a political solution can only be made if all the parties concerned resume a realistic, constructive and tangible dialogue. To that end, it is important that the Security Council continue to give Syria its full attention.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“Switzerland reiterates its full support for civil society organizations, which play a crucial role in documenting international crimes. Their work, like that of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism, is key in the fight against impunity. Switzerland stresses the need to provide them with the resources they need to carry out their work. Finally, Switzerland reiterates that the implementation of pragmatic confidence-building measures, as defined in resolution 2254 (2015), by all parties, such as the recent declaration of amnesty and the extension of the opening of the Bab Al-Salam and Bab Al-Rai border crossings, are essential to paving the way for dialogue both within Syria and at the international level.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“In the north-east, armed violence continues, raising fears of a security vacuum that would benefit the Islamic State group, which has been stepping up its attacks of late. As has been the case in previous years, this new wave of hostilities in the north of the country disproportionately affects women and girls, thereby increasing the risk of gender- based violence. Finally, the recurrent strikes on the airports of Damascus and Aleppo and on various sites throughout the country, are proof, among others, that the repercussions of the Middle East conflict are also being felt on Syrian soil. We therefore call for a nationwide ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). At this time of heightened regional tensions, we would like to recall that a lasting peace is impossible without justice — in Syria as elsewhere.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“We regret that efforts to relaunch the political process and the work of the Constitutional Committee on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) have stalled. We urge all parties concerned to fully engage and collaborate with the Special Envoy with a view to relaunching such a process. The security situation, in particular in the north of the country, continues to deteriorate sharply. Switzerland reiterates that respect for international humanitarian law and human rights, in particular the protection of civilians, is — and must remain — a priority for the Council. The civilian population and civilian infrastructure, including schools, must be protected at all costs. In the Idlib region, dozens of people — nearly one third of them children — have been killed, and approximately 100,000 others have been displaced by the fighting.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): Switzerland fully endorses the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Brazil, our co-penholder, on behalf of our two countries on the humanitarian issue. I would like to thank Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), for her briefing. Allow me to add a few comments in my national capacity on the political situation in Syria. Switzerland supports Special Envoy Pedersen’s efforts to ensure that Syria is neither threatened nor overshadowed by the regional repercussions of the Middle East conflict. I thank Deputy Special Envoy Najat Rochdi for her briefing on the most recent developments in Syria.”
2023-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9487 (2023) · source
“The Council plays an indispensable role in encouraging dialogue, de-escalation and the exploration of diplomatic solutions. We should strengthen, not weaken, the few confidence-building measures, in particular those aimed at reducing the risk of military confrontation, such as the 2018 agreement between the two Koreas. As recommended by the New Agenda for Peace, we must reverse the deterioration of international norms aimed at preventing the spread and use of nuclear weapons. We must also strengthen prevention and mediation. Moreover, we encourage the United Nations to step up its efforts in that domain. That will facilitate the implementation of a peaceful, comprehensive and lasting solution to the situation on the Korean peninsula. We have a common goal and a shared responsibility in that regard.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“We must commit to disarmament and to maintaining the nuclear taboo. Thirdly, let us not forget the plight of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Serious and systematic violations of human rights and the impunity of the perpetrators must cease. We welcome signs that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is easing its heavy restrictions in connection with the pandemic. Those restrictions are a major obstacle to humanitarian aid and to the respect and exercise of human rights. The opening of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s borders must go hand in hand with rapid, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance. To that end, the entry of international personnel into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is essential.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Secondly, while the obligations arising from the resolutions apply first and foremost to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, they also apply to all States, which are required to effectively implement the Security Council’s sanctions. Furthermore, as States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, we are obliged to combat the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Cooperation projects in the fields of space and armaments are, as a matter of principle, incompatible with Security Council sanctions, unless previously exempted by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Attempts to legitimize the development of a nuclear programme by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea itself or by other States require our continued vigilance.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“The Council must not remain passive in the face of the tests which, together with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear programme, constitute a threat to international peace and security. Allow me to emphasize three points. First, any launch using ballistic missile technology is a violation of international law, including Security Council resolutions. As we discussed at our meetings in June (see S/PV.9336) and August (see S/PV.9406), the issues of rocket payload or advance notification are not decisive in this situation. The Council should therefore condemn and respond to the launches. We reiterate our call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to renounce any future attempts to launch ballistic missiles.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): We thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing and welcome the participation of the representatives of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea in our deliberations. Switzerland noted with great concern the launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, after two attempts earlier this year, of a military reconnaissance satellite, using ballistic missile technology. We note that the most recent launch was carried out ahead of the time indicated in the notice to the Japanese authorities, thereby nullifying the purpose of the warning. Switzerland condemns all launches using ballistic missile technology, as they are violations of the Council’s resolutions.”
2023-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9485 (2023) · source
“In the course of its long-standing involvement in development cooperation, Switzerland has learned to harness the immense potential of the link between peace and security, economic development and human rights. It has learned from the principle of the three pillars contained in the Charter itself. The negotiations of the Summit of the Future must be conducted not only on the basis of trust, but also with a willingness to compromise and to be humane, and with the aim of ensuring that the next generations, who will preside over the destinies of our Governments and of the Organization, have the right instruments to do so. The Charter of the United Nations still contains all the tools we need to evolve together and collectively to save future generations from the scourge of war.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“No society can benefit from common development without the inclusion of all its members, and no society can prevent and resolve conflict without the equitable integration of women into peace processes. Their potential as peacemakers must be better harnessed. By giving peacekeeping missions more tools to monitor the human rights situation, the Council can guarantee the sustainability of its commitments. Resident Coordinators have an essential role to play in the interaction among the three pillars. In addition, the advice of the Peacebuilding Commission is invaluable and can galvanize the efforts of other players, such as the international financial institutions.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“The New Agenda for Peace contains important recommendations for action that my country takes very seriously: using preventive diplomacy, preventing the militarization of such emerging areas as digital space, accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda to tackle the underlying drivers of violence and insecurity, and addressing the links between climate, peace and security. The Council will retain its important role in those discussions only if it reinforces a holistic approach to fulfilling the prevention mandate envisaged by the Charter of the United Nations. A key element is the integration of the women and peace and security dimension into its work.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“There is no magic formula: we need trust, dialogue and good faith, and we need to address our differences openly and honestly. That approach must also guide us in implementing the New Agenda for Peace. That agenda makes a very clear case for working together on what unites us, not what divides us. The New Agenda for Peace establishes that cooperation cannot work unless States respect their commitments and the Charter of the United Nations in their entirety. If trust between States is vital for international cooperation, trust between Governments and their populations is integral to the functioning of societies. Low levels of trust indicate weak social cohesion, which, in turn, is closely linked to high levels of economic inequality.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“By creating the peacebuilding architecture, the United Nations has given itself powerful instruments that can — in cooperation with the Security Council — safeguard even more effectively the link between peace, development and human rights. By adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the States Members of the United Nations have drawn up a road map for achieving those interrelated goals. Goal 16 anchors the consensus that development can be sustainable only if it is underpinned by peaceful and inclusive societies under good governance. The link between the three pillars has also been confirmed several times by the Council. Through its international cooperation, Switzerland has always sought to link these aspects. Switzerland remains convinced that common answers can be found through constant and constructive exchanges.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“At a time when we are facing a world in deep crisis and in need of rediscovering its humanity, it is important to remember the inherent links among the three pillars of the United Nations. The founding countries of the United Nations resolved not only to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, but also to promote human dignity and improve the living conditions of every individual. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrined civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights in a single document. Today that holistic vision has lost none of its relevance to the protection of individuals and the progress of societies.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): We would like to thank China for convening this open debate. Fortunately, it is now generally accepted there can be no peace without development or development without peace. The briefings by the Secretary-General, Ms. Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, and Mr. Sachs illustrated that well. There can never be two without three: the third indispensable component for lasting peace is the realization of all human rights — economic, social and cultural, civil and political. As former Secretary-General Kofi Annan used to say, no development without peace, no peace without development, and neither without human rights. That observation was already central to the founding of the United Nations and has been reaffirmed many times by its Member States.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“Switzerland remains fully committed to supporting serious efforts to promote peace, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. We call on religious institutions and dignitaries to also commit themselves to the promotion of peaceful coexistence and reconciliation.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“The Assistant Secretary-General’s briefing testifies once again to the gravity and extent of the damage caused to civilians since the start of the Russian military aggression. We condemn Russia’s repeated air strikes, which are causing not only painful loss of life but also heavy material destruction, including of religious sites and objects. We recall the protection afforded to places of worship and religious practices under international humanitarian law. Switzerland reiterates its deep concern at the serious violations of human rights, particularly in the Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia. In order to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, we once again call on Russia to immediately cease its military aggression against Ukraine.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source