Switzerland Prepared For UN Security Council, Says Ambassador

Date

11/25/2022 2:27:05 PM

(MENAFN- Swissinfo)

The Swiss ambassador to the United Nations says Switzerland is well prepared to take its Security Council seat next year.

This content was published on November 25, 2022 - 18:00 November 25, 2022 - 18:00 swissinfo.ch/mga

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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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.”

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