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Published on 2 October 2020

Virtual 75th session of the UN General Assembly

The President of the Swiss Confederation, Simonetta Sommaruga, and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis represented Switzerland at the UN General Assembly. One of the main topics was the global management of the impact of COVID-19. President Sommaruga delivered the opening address for Switzerland and spoke at other events on biodiversity, digital cooperation and women’s rights.

24 September 2020
President Sommaruga at the virtual 75th session of the UN General Assembly

23 September 2020
«Let us assume our responsibilities»
President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga, Video message for the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Summit on Biodiversity (30.09.2020)

30 September 2020
Summit on Biodiversity of the United Nations General Assembly
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga

High-level Meeting to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Beijing Women’s Conference (01.10.2020)

1 October 2020
UNGA High-level Meeting to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Beijing Women’s Conference
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga

UNGA High-level Meeting to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Beijing Women’s Conference (Website International Institute for Sustainable Development)