Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA

Switzerland’s UN Missions

Switzerland is present at the United Nations with permanent missions in Geneva, New York, Vienna and Rome, working within the global context of the UN for peace, human rights, the fight against poverty, food security and the protection of the environment.

The UN has193 member states – almost all the countries of the world – which confers on it unique worldwide legitimacy and status. Switzerland’s four missions follow events in important UN bodies and actively participate in the resolution of global problems.

Last update 23.02.2023

Mission to the UN and to the other international organizations in Geneva

Switzerland safeguards its interests with regard to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva, such as the WTO and EFTA, and exercises its responsibility as host state through two permanent missions.
Mission to the UN in New York

Switzerland safeguards its interests at the UN head office and participates in the same way as other member states in accordance with its foreign policy objectives
Mission to the UN and to the other international organizations in Vienna

Switzerland's interests and positions are represented at the UN organizations based in Vienna by a permanent mission
Mission to the FAO, IFAD and WFP in Rome

Switzerland represents its interests and positions in the areas of food and agriculture at the relevant UN organisations in Rome

Contact

UN Division

Bundesgasse 28
3003 Bern

Phone

+41 (0)58 464 69 22

sts.uno@eda.admin.ch

Social Media

Twitter @swiss_un