Bosnia and Herzegovina in the focus of Switzerland's presidency at the UN Security Council

Local news, 09.05.2023

On 10 May, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be in the focus of the UN Security Council under Switzerland’s first presidency of this important body. Switzerland is striving to ensure good conditions for a constructive discussion on Bosnia and Herzegovina in New York.

Swiss Delegation at the UN Security Council
Swiss Delegation at the UN Security Council ©FDFA

During its presidency of this month, Switzerland also has the ambition to ensure a smooth running of the Council's work and will seize the opportunity to highlight the priorities defined for its mandate.

What does the presidency mean for Switzerland? And how does this engagement translate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

This Newsletter (PDF, 14 Pages, 8.1 MB, English) provides an overview of the first few months of Switzerland's seat at the Security Council, spells out its priorities for the next two years, and sheds light on the Swiss focus and programme as it holds the presidency of this most important international body.

We wish you a happy reading!

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Switzerland in the UN ©FDFA