United Nations Security Council resolution 1426, adopted without a vote on 24 July 2002, after examining the application of the Swiss Confederation for membership in the United Nations, the Council recommended to the General Assembly that Switzerland be admitted.
| UN Security Council Resolution 1426 | |
|---|---|
Switzerland | |
| Date | 24 July 2002 |
| Meeting no. | 4,585 |
| Code | S/RES/1426 (Document) |
| Subject | Admission of new Members to the UN: Swiss Confederation |
| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members |
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Non-permanent members |
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In a March 2002 referendum, the 54.6% of Swiss voters endorsed a government plan to apply for membership in the United Nations. The General Assembly later admitted Switzerland to the United Nations on 10 September 2002 under Resolution 57/1.
See also
- Enlargement of the United Nations
- Member states of the United Nations
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1401 to 1500 (2002–2003)
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