Speeches
Speeches by the head and representatives of the FDFA.
Speeches and declarations (2361)
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation
27.10.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation.
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
27.10.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
Inauguration of the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad
24.10.2025
Baghdad, 24.10.2025 — With the inauguration of the Swiss Embassy in Baghdad, Switzerland is reaffirming its long-term commitment to stability, peace and development in Iraq. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis was present at the ceremony and praised the courage of the Iraqi people in his speech. He emphasised the importance of dialogue, cooperation and trust between the two countries. Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – check against delivery
Pfeffinger Forum 2025
23.10.2025
Rede von Bundesrat Beat Jans
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
22.10.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
22.10.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.
UN General Assembly First Committee: Thematic debate on other weapons of mass destruction
21.10.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly First Committee thematic debate on other weapons of mass destruction.
Opening of the School of Public Policy: Excel meets Word (de)
21.10.2025
Head of Department, Ignazio Cassis
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on the occasion of the founding of the Albert Einstein School – Check against delivery
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
20.10.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons.
Kongress der Weltorganisation für Meteorologie
20.10.2025
Rede von Bundesrätin Elisabeth Baume-Schneider anlässlich des Kongresses der Weltorganisation für Meteorologie (nur auf französisch). Es gilt das gesprochene Wort.
Switzerland–Europe: challenges and opportunities (it, de, fr)
18.10.2025
Head of Department, Ignazio Cassis
Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), at the Assembly of Delegates of the FDP.The Liberals (Switzerland), Berne - check against delivery
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: Proposed programme budget 2026
17.10.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee meeting on the proposed programme budget 2026.