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On 29 October 2020 in New York, Switzerland launched the final phase of its candidacy to the UN Security Council. The event, which took place in a virtual format, aimed to inform the representatives of the 192 UN member states of the key strengths of the candidacy. Unable to be physically present in New York owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga and the Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, participated online.

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Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl opens the evening and greets the participants.
Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl opens the evening and greets the participants.
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President Simonetta Sommaruga explains Switzerland's candidacy to the Security Council.
President Simonetta Sommaruga talking to Joane Holliger, stationed in South Sudan.
Ignazio Cassis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, presents the campaign booklet.
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis talking to General Gauchat, stationed in the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Marco Tempest, a digital poet, presenting the campaign slogan: "A Plus For Peace".
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Dominique and Sarah are preparing Raclette and explain us the links to the Agenda 2030.
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