It will be a privilege to participate in this crucial forum with other humanitarian demining stakeholders to contribute to Switzerland's humanitarian response and the Path to Peace this month.

Switzerland is supporting Ukraine with its expertise and contributing CHF 100 million over four years to clear civilian areas of mines. 

In line with its humanitarian tradition, Switzerland has developed extensive expertise in humanitarian mine action. It has been supporting mine clearance programmes undertaken by the international community for over 25 years. 

The Lugano principles, reiterated last year in London and earlier this year in Berlin, are a key pillar for recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine.