Speeches
Speeches by the head and representatives of the FDFA.
Speeches and declarations (2268)
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting : Human rights abuses and violations in the DPRK
20.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the High-Level Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to address the human rights abuses and violations being committed in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
UN General Assembly Meeting : Improving the financial situation of the UN
19.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland, on behalf of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on improving the financial situation of the United Nations.
«One World for Health»
19.05.2025
Rede von Bundesrätin Elisabeth Baume-Schneider anlässlich der 78. Weltgesundheitsversammlung in Genf. Es gilt das gesprochene Wort.
“Whoever has the power of the word also bears the burden of its effect”
15.05.2025
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) at the Swiss Media Forum – Check against delivery
UN General Assembly Informal interactive dialogue: Childhood with dignity
13.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Informal interactive dialogue on “Childhood with dignity: Eliminating child labour in all its forms, including forced recruitment and use of children in armed conflict”.
ECOSOC SDG 16 Conference
12.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC SDG 16 Conference on "Advancing Peace, Justice and Institutions for Sustainable Development".
UN General Assembly: Briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative
12.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN; Pascale Baeriswyl
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative.
UN General Assembly: Informal interactive dialogue on the peacebuilding architecture
08.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly informal interactive dialogue on the peacebuilding architecture review.
Inauguration ceremony of the “Via Rainis e Aspazija”
07.05.2025
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on the occasion of the inauguration – Check against delivery
ECOSOC Special Meeting: Artificial Intelligence
06.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Special Meeting on Artificial Intelligence.
UN Security Council Open Debate: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
30.04.2025
Swiss representative to the UN; Pascale Baeriswyl
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
UN General Assembly Meeting: Global Health and Foreign Policy
30.04.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Explanation of vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on global health and foreign policy.