Swiss Security Policy

With the expiration of New START, an era of bilateral arms control ends. An expanded nuclear arms race would severely undermine international security. ➡️Diplomacy, risk reduction, and arms control are essential. ➡️🇨🇭 continues these efforts, including at the 11th NPT RevCon.

With our colleagues from @vbs_ddps, the FDFA is taking part in this year’s #REAIM Summit organised by @SpainMFA. For 🇨🇭, the responsible use of AI in the military is a top priority — and we are committed to advancing multilateral approaches to the challenges posed by military AI.

In times of heightened tensions, trusted communication is vital to reduce nuclear risk.🇨🇭strongly supports robust multilateral hotlines like #CATALINK and is proud to have backed this crucial project. Watch this video showing their necessity and feasibility.

Switzerland is honoured to host the Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction in #geneva with @WOAH ➡️bit.ly/43Cpv0P Together, we strengthen international cooperation to prevent and respond to biological threats. #BiothreatReduction25

Our warmest congratulations to our colleague Amb. Dallafior Matter🇨🇭for the recommendation of the Executive Council. Switzerland looks forward to continuing to work with her and the @OPCW towards a world free of chemical weapons.

🎉10 Jahre #BPS - Das Jubiläum bietet Anlass für einen Austausch zwischen Bund, Kantonen und Branchenverbänden zu einer nachhaltigen und wirksamen Regulierung der Schweizer Sicherheitsbrache im In- und Ausland. Zusammenarbeit ist der 🗝️! bitly.cx/j3DdH

@swiss_un Great Teamwork with @BrazilGVAdisarm @NorwayInGeneva @DisarmamentIRL Read ➡️ tinyurl.com/2dtfkzn9 📜Draft Text supports prohibitions on some types of Autonomous Weapons, and restrictions on the design and use of others. We must keep working on the text to further improve it

#CCWUN Productive work to address challenges posed by autonomous #Weapon systems 🇨🇭 pleased to co-lead with 🇧🇷🇮🇪🇳🇴 a joint statement by 42 States affirming that work has sufficiently progressed to now move ahead towards the negotiation of an instrument #geneva #Working4Peace

In a time of rising geopolitical tensions and technological change, the @OPCW needs strong, inclusive leadership. 🇨🇭Ambassador Sabrina Dallafior Matter brings experience, credibility, and vision to the table.

On the anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 🇨🇭reaffirms commitment to a world without nuclear weapons 🔝Arms control is more important than ever 🎯Uphold & implement Nonproliferation Treaty ✴️Reduce nuclear risks 📜Post-2026 strategic arms control framework #NuclearDisarmament

As part of 1st edition of #GenevaCyberWeek, Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building 2025 happening now in the digital hub of #Geneva. 🇨🇭proudly hosts #GC3B25 to bring together global expertise and strengthen #cyber resilience ➡️bit.ly/3F5Npca

🚨 NEW REPORT AND WEBINAR INVITATION: Over the last year, the Swiss and German governments @SecurityPolCH @SwissMFA @GermanyDiplo kindly funded a study that my colleagues and I released today under the @VCDNP banner. The report investigates the future of strategic and nuclear risk reduction and identifies areas that the P5 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇷🇺🇨🇳 in particular should be trying to find common ground on in the mid-to-long-term future. We hope that this substantial written contribution can feed into the P5 Process as well as wider NPT discussions on the risk reduction file in the years to come. Below you can find a link to read the final report as well as to register for a webinar where we will discuss the findings next Friday February 28. We are thrilled to share that our esteemed colleague and friend Rose @Gottemoeller will join the conversation. We will also hold discussions on the paper at upcoming official Track 1 meetings in Geneva, New York, and more. Co-authors: @SokovNikolai @DavidSantoro1 @MilesPomper Report & Webinar Registration: vcdnp.org/reimagining-ri…

Congratulations to Dr Robert Floyd on his re-appointment for a second term as Executive Secretary of the @CTBTO Preparatory Commission. The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization is a key institution in the international arms control and disarmament architecture.

#UNGA First Committee has started: We must work together to address international security challenges.🇨🇭emphasizes the need to: - Protect all civilians in armed conflict - Reduce nuclear risks - Seize opportunities and address potential risks of new technologies

🇨🇭Switzerland co-sponsored and voted in favor of the resolution adopted by the #IAEAGC on #nuclear safety, security and safeguards in #Ukraine. The @IAEAorg’s mission at #ZNPP is critical to prevent a nuclear accident.

At the @iaeaorg General Conference, 🇨🇭 highlighted the significance of #nuclear safety, security and safeguards for the #peaceful uses of nuclear energy⚛️ #Switzerland is an active supporter of the Agency and it's independent, impartial and professional work 🤝 #IAEAGC

Efforts of @iaeaorg in #Ukraine are crucial to maintain #nuclear safety and security, including at #ZNPP. 🇨🇭 fully supports @rafaelmgrossi, the 7 Pillars and 5 Principles. We remain ready to support where needed. #IAEAGC

🇨🇭 appreciates great cooperation with 🇺🇸 on #armscontrol and #nonproliferation. #IAEAGC @iaeaorg served as a good opportunity to exchange with Undersecretary of State @UnderSecT , Amb. Bonnie D. Jenkins, on common priorities and upcoming events.

Last Week, supported by @SecurityPolCH @SpiezLab held the 6th Spiez Convergence and the 9th UNSGM Laboratories Workshop. Unique platforms where scientist, diplomats exchange on strengthening and developing the global arms control architecture. Past Reports tinyurl.com/2ccbpsmp

Watch as participants of the BASIC Course for Women First Responders, which was held in #Spiez, Switzerland share their experiences and discuss the importance of gender-inclusive training.

At @REAIMSummit in 🇰🇷 State Secretary Mäder🇨🇭 opens a packed Breakout Session with @SIPRI on opportunities and limitations of AI in military decision-making. Thanks to @ICRC @HLSPILAC @GeorgeMasonU @SwissIntLaw @SwissAMBSeoul for their valuable support. rb.gy/42fawj