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Published on 1 February 2026

Switzerland’s UN Missions

Switzerland is present at the United Nations with permanent missions in Geneva, New York, Vienna and Rome, working within the global context of the UN for peace, human rights, the fight against poverty, food security and the protection of the environment.

The UN has193 member states – almost all the countries of the world – which confers on it unique worldwide legitimacy and status. Switzerland’s four missions follow events in important UN bodies and actively participate in the resolution of global problems.

1 February 2026

Permanent Representation of Switzerland in Geneva

Switzerland is represented in Geneva by its Permanent Mission to the UN and other international organisations and by its Permanent Mission to the WTO and EFTA.

Mission to the UN in New York

Switzerland safeguards its interests at the UN head office and participates in the same way as other member states in accordance with its foreign policy objectives

Mission to the UN and to the other international organizations in Vienna

Switzerland's interests and positions are represented at the UN organizations based in Vienna by a permanent mission

Mission to the FAO, IFAD and WFP in Rome

Switzerland represents its interests and positions in the areas of food and agriculture at the relevant UN organisations in Rome

Contact

UN Division
State Secretariat STS-FDFA
Bundesgasse 28
3003 Bern

Phone: +41 58 462 30 50