Korea-Switzerland Foreign Ministers Discuss Security Council Non-Permanent Membership Activities

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Foreign Minister Park Jin (photo) held consultations on the 15th with Ignazio Cassis, Swiss Foreign Minister, regarding the activities of both countries as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) next year.

During the call with Minister Cassis, Minister Park said, "This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Switzerland, as well as the 70th anniversary of Switzerland's participation in the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission. I hope this milestone will serve as an opportunity to further develop bilateral relations."

The Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission was established in 1953 to oversee the implementation and compliance of the Korean War armistice agreement, and Switzerland has dispatched over 700 personnel to the commission over the past 70 years.

Minister Park also proposed close cooperation between the two countries as members of the Security Council next year. Switzerland is currently serving as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for 2023?2024.

Minister Park expressed hope that the Swiss Scout delegation had a meaningful time through their participation in the 2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree, and Minister Cassis reportedly praised the Korean government for effectively handling various challenges during the Jamboree, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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