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Updated on 8 Apr 2026

Switzerland's position and information for Swiss citizens and travellers in the region.

CommunicationPublished on 26 February 2025

Switzerland in the UN Security Council

Switzerland's non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council in 2023/2024 is a continuation of its engagement for peace and security within the UN and throughout the world. The Federal Constitution states that Switzerland is committed to a «just and peaceful international order», the same goal as the UN Security Council.

A man places the wooden plaque labelled "Switzerland" on the horseshoe-shaped table at Switzerland's place in the UN Security Council.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis sits at the horseshoe-shaped table of the UN Security Council. In front of him is a wooden sign with the inscription "President".

14 March 2025

Switzerland’s seat on the UN Security Council

Switzerland had a seat on the UN Security Council in 2023 and 2024. Its priorities were peace, climate security and the protection of civilians.

View of the Security Council Chamber in New York.

31 August 2022

Switzerland's priorities for serving on the UN Security Council

The priorities the Federal Council has put forward for Switzerland’s term on the Security Council are building sustainable peace, protecting civilians, addressing climate security and enhancing effectiveness.

President Ignazio Cassis voting at the UN General Assembly in New York.

9 June 2022

Switzerland's election to the UN Security Council

As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Switzerland will contribute its strengths for peace and security and represent its values.

FDFA State Secretary Livia Leu speaking, seated on a leather sofa.

3 March 2022

«Multilateral organisations are more necessary than ever»

On the 20th anniversary of Switzerland's accession to the UN, State Secretary Livia Leu looks back and explains why Switzerland is a candidate for the UN Security Council.

The member states of the UN Security Council vote on a resolution.

13 December 2022

Q&A: Switzerland and the UN Security Council

The FDFA answers the central questions on Switzerland's candidature as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

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