Speeches
Speeches by the head and representatives of the FDFA.
Speeches and declarations (2276)
ECOSOC: UNDP Executive Board
04.06.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement deliverd by Switzerland at the UNDP Executive Board Segment “Statement by the executive director and annual report”.
30-Jahre-Jubiläums der Eidgenössischen Kommission gegen Rassismus
04.06.2025
Rede von Bundesrätin Elisabeth Baume-Schneider anlässlich des 30-Jahre-Jubiläums der Eidgenössischen Kommission gegen Rassismus EKR. Es gilt das gesprochene Wort.
ECOSOC: UNFPA Executive Board
03.06.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UNFPA Executive Board Segment “Statement by the executive director and annual report”.
Opening Ceremony – Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (fr)
03.06.2025
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – Check against delivery
UN General Assembly Preparatory Meeting: Review of the implementation outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society
30.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Preparatory Meeting on the review of the implementation outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20 Review).
Launching the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed)
30.05.2025
Head of Department, Ignazio Cassis
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) at the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong – Check against delivery
UN General Assembly meeting: Strategic Heritage Plan
28.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the Strategic Heritage Plan.
UN Security Council Open Debate: Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
22.05.2025
Swiss representative to the UN; Joint Statement
Statement delivered by Switzerland on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.
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