On paragraph 39, We support the proposed amendments and the alignment with the text of Article 36 of Additional Protocol I. Together with the chapeau, we are very close to Guiding Principle (e), which is now adapted to specifically address LAWS. Switzerland cannot support proposals to delete paragraph (b). In our view, the further development of or modifications to existing weapon systems is not explicitly covered in paragraph (a), which is why we consider the addition of paragraph (b) necessary for the same reasons highlighted by the delegation of Pakistan and others.
Statement by Switzerland (GGE LAWS, 2 September 2026) 2:09:40
