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Hauri

lines on the record: 368
first: 2021-11-22
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 76
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“Thirdly, in the coming weeks, the Council must take advantage of the opportunity provided by the New Agenda for Peace to reaffirm the vital role of existing normative frameworks, such as the women and peace and security, children in armed conflict and human rights agendas. The frameworks form the anchor of our multilateral cooperation in matters related to peace and security. That is why we must reaffirm their importance and renew our commitment to supporting them. Dialogue, openness and mutual understanding, as well as international law, international human rights law and the rule of law, are tools for peaceful coexistence among States, communities and individuals, without discrimination. Furthermore, compassion and mutual respect are universal values that unite us in our humanity.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Secondly, discrimination, intolerance, incitement to hatred and violent extremism present many challenges for our societies. Switzerland condemns them in all their forms. In countering those phenomena, respect for human rights, in particular the freedom of expression, must be guaranteed both online and offline. The freedom of expression is the cornerstone of all pluralistic and inclusive societies. Equal participation in public life is critical to building and maintaining trust among people and between them and the State. An open civic space, including in particular women, people belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups and young people, helps build deeper and greater trust in institutions. Trust and the rule of law are the undeniable bedrock of stability, conflict prevention and lasting peace.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“It was born out of the collective experience of total destruction and genocide rooted in hate speech, intolerance and the vilification of minorities and religions. The Declaration acknowledges the inherent dignity of all individuals. Their equal and inalienable rights are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. We have heard various accounts within the Security Council that demonstrate that guaranteeing human rights is imperative at every stage of the peace process. Ensuring the full range of norms of international human rights law is crucial to ending conflict and building lasting peace. The added value of data-based monitoring and reporting on human rights during and after conflicts is well acknowledged by the Council, including through the 11 human rights components in peacekeeping operations.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“I thank the United Arab Emirates for convening this debate. I also thank the Secretary-General, His Eminence Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and Ms. Latifa Ibn Ziaten for their briefings. Today’s debate is part of an approach aimed at further discussing emerging issues and threats related to international peace and security. In that regard, it is in consonance with the debate on futureproofing trust, which the Security Council addressed a month ago under Switzerland’s presidency (see S/PV.9315). At that time, we underscored that trust is based on norms, facts and inclusion. I would like to emphasize three points. First, this year we are celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“We also reiterate our call for full respect for international law, including the Charter of the United Nations. Andwecallon Russiatoimmediatelyde-escalate the situation and to withdraw its troops from Ukraine’s territory without delay. Failure to respect international law in general, and international humanitarian law and human rights in particular, undermines the foundation of international security — the security of us all. We must never forget that.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“We express our full support for the immediate response by the United Nations and humanitarian partners, which, in coordination with the Government of Ukraine, are doing their utmost to provide essential aid, in particular to guarantee the supply of drinking water. Switzerland calls for rapid and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to be guaranteed throughout the territory of Ukraine. Given the urgency and gravity of the situation, we reiterate that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable. They must stop immediately. Whether the Nova Kakhovka dam is considered a civilian facility or a military objective, it is protected under the rules of international humanitarian law. Violations of those rules cannot be tolerated. Those responsible must be identified and held to account.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“In addition to the devastating short-term consequences in southern Ukraine, we must be prepared for serious long-term consequences. Switzerland is concerned about the risks that massive flooding could pose to the environment, as well as to energy and food security, including water supplies. This event is a sad example of the links between water and civil protection that the Security Council has addressed in the past. Finally, the cooling system at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant could be affected. We are continuing to closely follow the assessments of the International Atomic Energy Agency on this subject. In this crisis situation, the protection of the civilian population must be the priority.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing. Switzerland is gravely concerned by the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. The developments of the last few hours further increase the burden on a population suffering from Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. The extent of the damage is still difficult to determine, but it is already certain that we are facing — in the words of the Secretary-General — a humanitarian, economic and ecological catastrophe. It deserves our full attention. The images reaching us from the city of Kherson and other towns and villages along the Dnipro River are frightening. At this very moment, large-scale evacuations are under way on both sides of the frontline. Thousands of people are likely to be affected.”
2023-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9340 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Switzerland fully subscribes to the efforts made by the Gabon and the United Kingdom to adopt a presidential statement. After three years, it is time for the Council to reiterate its support for the valuable work of the Regional Office in all areas of its mandate.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“In other places, droughts contribute to the modification of transhumance corridors, to food insecurity and to displacement, thus fuelling conflicts. We congratulate the countries of the region on their critical initiatives to tackle climate change, notably the Central African Forest Initiative. We also welcome the analytical work undertaken by UNOCA and the ECCAS on the impact of climate change on peace and security. We hope that the appointment of a special adviser on climate and security for UNOCA will contribute to addressing this critical issue in the region. In view of the complex security challenges in Central Africa, Switzerland reiterates its full support for UNOCA. I call on other members to do likewise.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“In that context, we welcome the constructive role played by UNOCA, including with the transitional Government in Chad. Furthermore, several electoral cycles will take place in the region in 2023. Peaceful, transparent and inclusive elections are a powerful catalyst for advancing peace and stability. That is why we are calling for the respect for human rights, in particular by guaranteeing political rights, as well as providing the necessary means for the full and meaningful participation of women. Thirdly, the impact of climate change on security in Central Africa is visible and must be taken into account. Ms. Aïchatou Mounkaïla, a civil society representative from the Niger, reminded the Council of this last month (see S/PV.9327). In the Lake Chad basin, 5.5 million people have been affected by flooding and 1,000 have lost their lives.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“We are concerned about the increase in the number of people in need of assistance as a result of protracted humanitarian crises, particularly in Cameroon. We call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, in particular by allowing and facilitating rapid and unhindered humanitarian access to civilian populations in need. Secondly, strengthening good governance and promoting inclusive and transparent political dialogue remains essential for the region. Conflicts are often political in nature, and security responses alone cannot offer a lasting solution. The transition process under way in Chad since 2021, for example, presents a unique opportunity to initiate significant change in the country. For that to happen, the full participation of civilian actors, including the opposition, is essential.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“First, the growing insecurity and deteriorating human rights situation in some countries threatens all of Central Africa. I am referring, first of all, to the cross-border activities of armed groups, which hamper efforts to consolidate peace and undermine the protection of civilians. Switzerland welcomes the collaboration between the Central African Republic and Cameroon aimed at strengthening the security of civilians in border areas and encourages further enhanced cooperation with other neighbouring countries. The arrival of people fleeing the conflict in the Sudan has a direct impact on the security and humanitarian situation in Central Africa. We welcome the efforts of the countries of the region to receive refugees.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), for his briefing and his work. I would like to welcome Mr. Gilberto da Piedade Veríssimo, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), and civil society representative Ms. Tamoifo. The briefings we have just heard illustrate the nature of Central Africa’s security challenges, which are multidimensional, cross-border, interconnected and significant. That is why UNOCA’s engagement with all Central African States and its collaboration with other United Nations missions and Offices remains crucial. I would like to highlight three points.”
2023-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9338 (2023) · source
“Those are instruments that are essential to facilitating the implementation of a peaceful and comprehensive solution to the situation on the Korean peninsula. We have a shared responsibility and a common goal in that regard and remain committed to the Council being able to speak with one voice on this issue.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Following the announcement by the World Health Organization declaring that the coronavirus disease pandemic no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, we hope that the borders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will be opened up to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. We therefore welcome the fact that the Council, through its Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), has agreed to update the note detailing the implementation of resolution 2664 (2022) in the context of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Council plays a vital role in encouraging dialogue, de-escalation and the search for diplomatic solutions.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Secondly, while the obligations arising from the relevant resolutions apply primarily to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, they also apply to all Member States, which are required to effectively implement the sanctions of the Security Council. As members of the Council, and in the context of our commitments as States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, we all have an obligation to combat the proliferation of nuclear weapons and must commit ourselves to disarmament and to maintaining the nuclear taboo. Thirdly, we must not forget the plight of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The heavy restrictions put in place by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in connection with the pandemic are still seriously hampering international humanitarian aid.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Allow me to emphasize three points. First, any launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea using ballistic missile technology is a violation of the resolutions of the Council. The fact that the most recent rocket was intended to put a military observation satellite into orbit rather than to carry a weapon of mass destruction, and that there was advance notification of the trajectory whereas the launches of recent years were unannounced, does not change the fact that it is a violation of international law. In these circumstances, it is our collective duty as members of the Council to condemn this most recent launch and to respond to it. We also call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to renounce any future launch attempts.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): We thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing and welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea at today’s meeting. The sirens that went off a few days ago in Seoul and Okinawa remind us of the potentially grave impact that an accident linked to the numerous missile tests could have on the civilian population. Those sirens are a warning signal, given the tense security situation that is exacerbated by each missile launch. Switzerland notes with great concern the high frequency of those launches and welcomes the convening of this meeting. The Council must not remain passive in the face of those tests which, together with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear programme, constitute a threat to the international community.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Our long-standing engagement in Haiti has shown that despite the difficult security situation, strengthening communities and Government institutions at the municipal and departmental levels can make a difference. In the south of the country, for example, Switzerland is committed to strengthening local governance of water and sanitation. Thirdly, in addition to the progress made at the political level, the strengthening of the judicial system must be ramped up without delay. Impunity and corruption must be addressed to effectively combat the growing autonomy and independence of gangs and break the cycle of violence. The international community must stand with Haitians to meet their needs and support them in their quest for a consensus that can enable them to emerge from the political crisis.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“We encourage humanitarian and development organizations to continue to provide the necessary emergency aid. Without food security, stability in Haiti will not be possible. Secondly, the safe, timely and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance remains essential to the survival of many. Gang activities are limiting access to people in urgent need of basic goods and services, and unrestricted access for humanitarian personnel must be guaranteed. Switzerland is concerned about the gangs’ continuing attacks on medical personnel and critical infrastructure, teachers and humanitarian actors. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for their protection.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“Through its continued presence in various regions of Haiti, Switzerland aims to provide humanitarian assistance in these difficult times. Let me highlight the following three points. First, food insecurity must be reduced urgently and for the long term. Almost half of the population is experiencing acute food insecurity and for an estimated 1.8 million people that is now an emergency. The food crisis has deteriorated rapidly over the past two years and is now at an unprecedentedly severe level. The structural challenges, the adverse effects of climate change and recurring natural disasters have exacerbated the situation, while the increased gang activity in areas that are important for food production could leave even more people hungry. Switzerland has increased its funding to the World Food Programme.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“The freedom and movement of the population in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area are severely restricted. Almost no area of the capital and its surroundings has been spared from gang violence. We condemn the gangs’ systematic use of sexual violence as well as their targeting of children and recruitment of minors. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/274) emphasizes that insecurity in the capital has reached levels comparable to those in countries experiencing armed conflict. Restoring stability and security in the country remains crucial. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Stopping the gang violence, including by disarming them, will help to support the efforts to rebuild State institutions.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. María Isabel Salvador, for her briefing in her new role as the Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti and I would like to reaffirm Switzerland’s continued support for the discharge of her mandate. I also thank Ms. Ghada Waly, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for her briefing. We acknowledge the presence at today’s meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, as well as the Permanent Representative of Canada. The briefings we just heard illustrate the continuing deterioration of the security situation and the gross violations of human rights that Haitians are facing daily.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“We recall that settlements are illegal under international humanitarian law and represent an obstacle to peace. There is an urgent need for the parties to address the root causes of the conflict. The recent commitments made should serve as a concrete basis for confidence-building towards a negotiated two-State solution in accordance with international law and internationally agreed parameters, including the relevant Security Council resolutions. Switzerland stands ready to facilitate the resumption of a credible dialogue towards such a solution, including through its good offices.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“We therefore call on all parties to continue the dialogue initiated in December with the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and to take measures to prevent and end grave violations against children. In the current situation, which remains highly volatile, Switzerland calls on the leaders of all parties to make every effort to reduce tensions and refrain from any unilateral measure, act of provocation or inflammatory language that could fuel the conflict. We call on the parties to implement the commitments made in Aqaba and Sharm El-Sheikh in the wake of presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1, of 20 February. Switzerland is concerned about the continued planning of settlements in recent weeks, despite those commitments.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“While it is Israel’s right to impose restrictions on the entry of certain goods, the consequences of that for the population must be proportionate to the legitimate goal of ensuring its security. Switzerland calls for lifting the blockade, which has now lasted almost 16 years. We also remain concerned about the high level of violence in both the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel, and we urge the parties to protect the civilian population by meeting their respective obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. In that regard, Switzerland notes that a total of 21 children have died in violent circumstances to date in 2023.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Concrete steps must also be taken to promote the peaceful coexistence of all communities in Jerusalem. With regard to the Gaza Strip, despite the positive development in the number of exit permits issued by Israel last year, especially for day labourers, the humanitarian situation remains worrisome, with 60 per cent of Gazans dependent on humanitarian aid. Considering that most types of medical care are unavailable in Gaza, we condemn the fact that more than 200 patients did not receive exit permits in February. Switzerland would like to point out that as the occupying Power, Israel is obliged to ensure that the basic needs of the population of Gaza are met.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing at this high-level debate. Switzerland is following the situation in the Middle East with full attention. The period around the major religious holidays was marked by acts of violence in the heart of the Al-Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount in Jerusalem, followed by the launching of rockets into Israel from Gaza, southern Lebanon and Syria. Switzerland firmly condemns those acts of violence. The risk of escalation is real. It will be vital to de-escalate tensions in and around the holy sites in Jerusalem. We call once again for respect for the status quo at the Al-Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount and for Jordan’s role as custodian.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source
“I am thinking in that regard of the recent floods in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi, for example, which have caused large-scale displacement and further impacted an already vulnerable population. Peace, stability and cooperation are the objectives of the Framework Agreement signed by the States of the Great Lakes region. The ink on that Agreement has long since dried, but the guns have not been silenced. We therefore call for more dialogue and confidence-building measures among the States of the region, civil society and international partners. Switzerland stands ready to support those efforts.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, in order strengthen peace, the root causes of conflict in the region must be addressed. That means strengthening the rule of law, extending State authority and public services and ensuring respect for fundamental rights. At the same time, the illegal exploitation and trade in natural resources by armed groups and transnational criminal networks undermine peace in the Great Lakes region. There is an urgent need to institute a more sustainable management of natural resources and to tackle illicit financial flows in order to promote sustainable development. Finally, the negative impacts of climate change contribute to regional instability.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Those attacks constitute gross violations of international humanitarian law, as well as violations and abuses of human rights law. We call on all parties to respect their obligations under international law. The intensification of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has aggravated an already precarious humanitarian situation and has led to the forced displacement of more than 900,000 people since March 2022, many of them children. As underscored in the Nairobi process, the status of refugees and internally displaced persons is a fundamental issue that requires concerted solutions at the regional level. Switzerland reaffirms its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and strongly condemns any support to local or foreign armed groups.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“First, cooperation among all States in the Great Lakes region is crucial for long-term prosperity and stability. In that context, the deterioration of relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda is a major concern. We welcome the leadership of the States in the region in encouraging a peaceful solution to the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that regard, we support the Nairobi and Luanda processes. Indeed, we are convinced that dialogue, which includes the active participation of women and young people, and genuine regional collaboration remain the only possible way to promote trust and lasting peace. Secondly, it is imperative that the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure be brought to an end immediately.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“However, above all, he saw the extraordinary resilience of the people, their desire to find peace and the need to do everything possible to protect civilians. As Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege said, we cannot limit ourselves to repairing the consequences of violence; we must treat its causes. Switzerland is committed throughout the Great Lakes region to promoting peace, fostering respect for human rights and supporting humanitarian aid and development cooperation. In that spirit, since 2016, we have been organizing Great Lakes Region retreats with the Office of the Special Envoy. That forum supports the actors involved, including civil society, in developing ways to address the crisis. I would like to underscore three points that are essential for those efforts to have a genuine chance of success.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission for their briefings. I welcome the participation of the representatives of the States in the region. Ten years ago, the countries of the region signed the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Today the facts on the ground stand in stark contrast to the hope for a lasting peace that prevailed at the time of the signing. The President of the Swiss Confederation saw that first-hand during his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo last week. In the Bushagara camp for displaced persons and at the Panzi Hospital, he observed the extent of the violence, which is affecting the entire region.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“There is a willingness to conduct and support a dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We welcome the Secretary-General’s call for good offices and encourage the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to engage constructively in dialogue with the Council and the United Nations system. In order to find a political solution, the Council must break its silence. The call for dialogue should be based on a united position. We encourage all members in the search for consensus in view of a Council product. Switzerland will support all efforts to achieve this unity.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“The unity of the Council that allowed for the adoption of resolution 2664 (2022) is proof of our common goal in that regard. The severe restrictions put in place by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in connection with the pandemic are severely hampering international humanitarian assistance. We hope they will be lifted, so that humanitarian assistance can resume quickly. The needs of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must not be forgotten, and their human rights must be respected. The development of nuclear and military programmes remains possible only at the cost of serious human rights violations and a precarious humanitarian situation. Thirdly, the Council and the United Nations as a whole have an important role to play in encouraging dialogue, de-escalation and the search for diplomatic solutions.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“Switzerland reiterates that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is obliged to implement its obligations under the Council’s resolutions and to take concrete steps to abandon its nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles and related programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. We also call upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as well as all other annex 2 States, to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. We recall that while the obligations under the resolutions apply primarily to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, they apply to all States, which are required to effectively implement the Security Council sanctions. Secondly, Switzerland underlines the importance of the Council’s efforts to ensure that humanitarian assistance remains possible and is not negatively affected by sanctions.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“We must strengthen our efforts for non-proliferation, disarmament and the maintenance of the nuclear taboo. Month after month, our discussions become more similar, as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea nuclear programme continues to evolve. However, these meetings and our discussions remain crucial, for the Council cannot ignore its duty and responsibilities. I want to highlight three challenges. First, these launches are in violation of legally binding Security Council resolutions and thus international law. It is therefore our collective duty to condemn the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ballistic missile tests.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): We thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. The Council is meeting because of a new intercontinental ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Switzerland condemns that launch of a new model, which presumably has solid-fuel propulsion. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is thus developing increasingly dangerous and multiple nuclear delivery systems, which, together with its nuclear programme, pose a threat to the entire international community. Switzerland is concerned about the increasing pace of missile tests, which exacerbate tensions and worsen the security situation. It recalls the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons.”
2023-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9305 (2023) · source
“Conventional arms shipments in violation of those provisions destabilize already fragile situations and undermine efforts to resolve and prevent conflict. Switzerland will continue its commitment to ensuring that the export and use of conventional arms comply with international law and applicable rules.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“It is also paramount that States ensure that the weapons supplied cannot be used to commit war crimes, such as attacks on civilians, civilian objects or other crimes under international law, including gender-based violence. It is therefore essential that measures to limit those risks and prevent possible diversion be taken, including risk assessments prior to transfers, the use of end-user certificates and post-shipment verification. Thirdly, member States are required to comply with the obligations on conventional arms exports resulting from the measures taken by the Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. We are concerned about violations of those resolutions in several contexts.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“The ATT, the Wassenaar Arrangement, the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and the principles of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe that govern the transfer of conventional arms are key instruments establishing rules in that regard. They strengthen transparency and confidence among Member States and participating States, both globally and regionally, thereby contributing to peace, security, stability and the reduction of human suffering. Secondly, the Charter of the United Nations authorizes the use of armed force in specific cases. For the acquisition of such weapons by States to be legitimate, international law and the rules applicable to conventional arms exports must be respected.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. The uncontrolled spread, destabilizing stockpiling and illicit use of conventional weapons are long- standing concerns for Switzerland. That is why, at the international level, Switzerland is committed to the adoption of rules governing the transfer of conventional weapons and to fully upholding them. At the national level, Switzerland controls the transfer of war materiel, as well as specific military and dual-use products. I would like to underscore three points. First, we call on all States to comply with the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and to implement the provisions of the instruments to which they are party.”
2023-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9301 (2023) · source
“We call on all States to work towards nuclear disarmament, as well as the reduction of the risks associated with nuclear weapons, and to reaffirm and strengthen the role and responsibility of the Security Council. In that context, we recall the joint statement by the permanent members of the Council in early 2022 that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“We condemn any kind of nuclear threats made by Russia in the context of its military aggression against Ukraine. We all have a shared responsibility to preserve the NPT as the cornerstone of the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, which is fundamental to achieving a world free of such weapons. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate Switzerland’s concern about the continued erosion of the nuclear arms control system. We are worried about Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in New START Treaty. We now note the announcement by the United States to limit notifications on its side. Switzerland calls on the parties to redouble their efforts to conclude a new agreement before the expiry of this last bilateral nuclear-weapons treaty in 2026.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“The announcement also raises questions about the commitments made in the context of the NPT, notably to implement measures leading to nuclear disarmament, including the reduction and elimination of such weapons. All nuclear-weapon States are required to advance disarmament and reduce nuclear risks. Furthermore, we also call on Belarus to show responsibility and refrain from hosting those weapons on its territory. Any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences and risk uncontrolled escalation. Whether intentionally or through miscalculation, misunderstanding or accident, any such escalation must be avoided. Switzerland calls on all States with nuclear weapons to reduce their role in military and security doctrines.”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We also thank the Under-Secretary-General, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing. Switzerland notes with concern the announcement by Russia that it intends to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus. Such statements are troubling, especially when they come from a party to an international armed conflict, and concretely from Russia during its military aggression against Ukraine. If Russia were to establish a nuclear-sharing system, that would contradict its repeated condemnations of that practice, including during the tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).”
2023-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9300 (2023) · source
“I therefore want to address all actors, here and on the ground, who are working for sustainable peace in Africa. Our peace efforts must go hand in hand with efforts to build confidence, strengthen rule of law institutions, promote social cohesion, uphold human rights and international humanitarian law and create economic opportunities, especially for young people.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“In line with its tradition of mediation and good offices, Switzerland promotes dialogue platforms, including at the regional level. For example, we support the Nairobi process to advance peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United Nations regional offices for West Africa and the Sahel and for Central Africa also play a key role, in particular by promoting the creation of spaces for dialogue in collaboration with the African Union and subregional organizations. The Silencing the Guns initiative provides African solutions to African challenges. It enables the African Union and its regional mechanisms to strengthen their capacity to manage conflicts and crisis situations, including through cross-border cooperation. The guns will not be silenced as long as they seem more accessible than a job or vocational training.”
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