Defense Swiss Nato representative calls for more exercises with Nato
The Swiss ambassador for Belgium and Nato, Jacques Pitteloud, has called for more exercises with Nato. "But not the Alliance case," he said in an interview. He had never heard Nato representatives call for Switzerland to join Nato.
28.03.2025, 04:41
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In NATO circles, there is understanding for Swiss neutrality and the political realities in a direct democracy, Pitteloud said in an interview with the "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" published on Friday. Nato representatives would take Switzerland - as one of the most important economic powers in Europe - very seriously.
However, they are critical of the Arms Export Act. "Or when it is wrongly claimed that we are allowing Russian spies on our territory," said the ambassador. NATO expects Switzerland to do more.
In his opinion, the Swiss militia army is in a good enough position to take part in NATO exercises. The army benefits from the civilian activities of its soldiers.
