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The UN Security Council discussed the protection of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant Zaporizhia in New York on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis chaired the meeting.

Rafael Marino Grossi, Director General of the IAEA, briefed the Council on the current situation in Zaporizhia and urged states to adhere to the safety principles of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to reduce the risk of catastrophe. to limit.

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis addresses reporters after a Security Council meeting at United Nations Headquarters, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Ignazio Cassis

Foreign Minister Cassis told the Council that Switzerland welcomes the IAEA’s continued commitment to the protection of civil nuclear installations in Ukraine. Switzerland called on all members of the Council to support the seven pillars proposed by the IAEA and the newly presented five principles.

Switzerland condemns Russian aggression

“We are all aware of the risks to civilians when a nuclear power plant is located in a war zone. It is our duty to protect civilians,” Cassis said. “We are talking about a pragmatic and focused approach. I am convinced that this is an important contribution in this crisis situation.”

During the session, Switzerland reiterated its condemnation of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and possible attacks on civilian infrastructure. Switzerland again called on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory. (sda)

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