Pascale Baeriswyl told Swiss public broadcaster SRF that other countries have recently been in closer touch with Switzerland.
“I wouldn’t call it a charm offensive, but there has been an increased interest in Switzerland. We are in consultation with almost all countries,” she said. “We are well prepared – as well as we can be well prepared in such a difficult world situation.”
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The bumpy path of Switzerland’s UN membership
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Switzerland celebrates 20 years as a UN member as it prepares for another milestone: joining the UN Security Council.
Switzerland will take up its non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the first time in its history on January 1, 2023. The Alpine state was voted on to the important international forum earlier this year.
Baeriswyl urged people to temper their expectations of what can be accomplished next year with so many divisions between countries.
“I perceive a great contrast between the good relationship of all UN ambassadors on the one hand and the deep distrust between the countries they represent on the other,” she said.
“This fascinates and shocks at the same time. As a result, it is currently extremely difficult to find even the smallest common denominator on key issues.”
Switzerland has stated it will use its historic Security Council seat to promote sustainable peace and the protection of civilians in conflict regions, address climate security and promote greater transparency at the UN body.
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UN Security Council: Switzerland can play role of ‘bridge-builder’
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Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), on what Switzerland can achieve with a seat on the Council.
Catholic Church asks for more time to set up abuse help centres
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More than six months after a study of abuse in the Catholic Church, officials on Monday announced that, “there are still many unanswered questions.”
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The government is planning agreements or negotiating treaties with the EU on topics of health, food safety and air transport.
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The underwater platform which should have carefully lifted the sunken ship from the bottom of the lake, has sunk uncontrollably and crashed.
Tariq Ramadan faces Swiss judges again in appeal trial
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The 61-year-old Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who was acquitted of rape and sexual coercion, will be back before judges in Geneva on Monday.
Police clear occupied university building in Basel
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Basel cantonal police evacuated the Department of Social Sciences early on Monday morning, and banned 20 people from the premises.
Switzerland will push for Security Council reform, minister tells UN
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By becoming a member of the United Nations Security Council, Switzerland will work for peace and UN reform, says minister.
Switzerland to sit next to Russia on UN Security Council
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Switzerland will begin its two-year term at the UN Security Council table on January 1 sitting between Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
How Switzerland could help restore some UN credibility
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Switzerland has taken up a seat on the UN Security Council since January 1. Can it help restore credibility to this body?
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