Suisse

Declaration:

… It is the understanding of Switzerland that the terms "export", "import", "transit", "transshipment" and "brokering" in Article 2, paragraph 2, include, in the light of the object and purpose of this Treaty and in accordance with their ordinary meaning, monetary or non-monetary transactions, such as gifts, loans and leases, and that therefore these activities fall within the scope of this Treaty.
It is the understanding of Switzerland that the term "grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions of 1949, attacks directed against civilian objects or civilians protected as such, or other war crimes as defined by international agreements to which it is a Party" in article 6, paragraph 3, encompasses acts committed in international and in non-international armed conflicts, and includes, among others, serious violations of Common Article 3 to the Geneva Conventions of 1949; as well as, for States Parties to the relevant agreements, war crimes as described in the Hague Convention IV of 1907 and its Regulations, the Additional Protocols of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court of 1998.
It is the understanding of Switzerland that the term "knowledge" in Article 6, paragraph 3, in the light of the object and purpose of this Treaty and in accordance with its ordinary meaning, implies that the State Party concerned shall not authorize the transfer if it has reliable information providing substantial grounds to believe that the arms or items would be used in the commission of the crimes listed.
It is the understanding of Switzerland that the term "overriding risk" in Article 7, paragraph 3, encompasses, in the light of the object and purpose of this Treaty and in accordance with the ordinary meaning of all equally authentic language versions of this term in this Treaty, an obligation not to authorize the export whenever the State Party concerned determines that any of the negative consequences set out paragraph 1 are more likely to materialize than not, even after the expected effect of any mitigating measures has been considered.
It is the understanding of Switzerland that Article 26, paragraph 2, seeks to ensure that in a private law dispute, this Treaty cannot be relied upon as a reason to declare as invalid existing or future international defence cooperation agreements concluded between States Parties, and as a consequence, this Treaty remains applicable for any State Party in disregard of obligations under a defence cooperation agreement, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of 1969.

Declaration:

Pursuant to article 12 (1) of the Protocol, Switzerland recognizes the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications under this provision.

General interpretative declaration:

In accordance with General Assembly resolution 59/38, adopted on 2 December 2004, Switzerland hereby understands that the Convention does not cover criminal proceedings;
Interpretative declaration concerning article 12:

Switzerland considers that article 12 does not govern the question of pecuniary compensation for serious human rights violations which are alleged to be attributable to a State and are committed outside the State of the forum. Consequently, this Convention is without prejudice to developments in international law in this regard;
Interpretative declaration concerning article 22, paragraph 3:

If the State concerned is a Swiss canton, switzerland considers that "official language" should be understood as the official language or one of the official languages of the canton in which process is to be served.

Declaration:

In accordance with article 23 of the Agreement, Switzerland declares that persons referred to in this article who are Swiss nationals or permanent residents of Switzerland shall, in the territory of Switzerland, enjoy only the privileges and immunities referred to in this article.

Reservations:

Reservation with regard to article 10 (2) b):
In the absence of objection to the transit within 30 days from the date of the written request of non-objection to transit, the requested transit State shall be deemed not to have objected and to have tacitly agreed to the transit.
Reservation with regard to article 10 (3):
Information on transit States shall not be systematically mentioned in the authorizations for export from and import into Swiss territory, or in the corresponding accompanying documentation, in accordance with Swiss law, which does not always require such mention.

Declaration under article 14, paragraph 3(a) :

This Agreement shall not extend to:
(a) the Rhine upstream of the highway overpass in Rheinfelden;
(b) lakes Constance, Léman, Majeur and Lugano.
Declaration under article 14, paragraph 3(b) :

The implementation of this Agreement on the Rhine downstream of the "Mittlere Rheinbrücke" in Basel is subject to compliance with the procedures set out in the statutes of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine. Accordingly, the provisions of the Agreement and its annexes as well as the ad hoc amendments must be implemented in accordance with the Revised Convention on the Navigation of the Rhine, signed in Mannheim on 17 october 1868 by the Grand Duchy of Baden, Bavaria, France, the Grand Duchy of Hesse, the Netherlands and Prussia.

Declaration:

The Swiss Government declares, in accordance with article 3, paragraph 2, of the Optional Protocol, that the minimum age for the recruitment of volunteers into its national armed forces is 18 years. That age is specified by the Swiss legal system.

Reservations:

Reservation to article 4
In the field of nuclear energy and radiation protection, the implementation of article 4 of the Aarhus Convention is subject to article 23 of the Federal Act on the principle of transparency in administration of 17 December 2004, which makes provision for access to official documents produced or received by the authorities after 1 July 2006, the date on which the Federal Act entered into force, when there are requests for access to documents containing information related to nuclear facilities.
Reservation to articles 6 (6) and 9 (2)
In the field of nuclear energy and radiation protection, the implementation of articles 6 (6) and 9 (2) of the Aarhus Convention is subject to the reservation in article 3 (2) of the Federal Act on the protection of the environment of 7 October 1983, which excludes the right of appeal for environmental protection agencies within the meaning of article 55 of the Federal Act in relation to radioactive substances and ionizing radiation.

Upon signature:

Declaration:

The Swiss Government wishes to emphasize particularly the progress made in establishing standard terms for cooperation between States in a very important field: research activities and activities for the transfer of technology relevant to resources from third countries.
The important provisions in question create a platform for even closer cooperation with public research bodies or institutions in Switzerland and for the transfer of technologies available to governmental or public bodies, particularly universities and various publicly-funded research and development centres.
It is our understanding that genetic resources acquired under the procedure specified in article 15 and developed by private research institutions will be the subject of programmes of cooperation, joint research and the transfer of technology which will respect the principles and rules for the protection of intellectual property.
These principles and rules are essential for research and private investment, in particular in the latest technologies, such as modern biotechnology which requires substantial financial outlays. On the basis of this interpretation, the Swiss Government wishes to indicate that it is ready, at the opportune time, to take the appropriate general policy measures, particularly under articles 16 and 19, with a view to promoting and encouraging cooperation, on a contractual basis, between Swiss firms and the private firms and governmental bodies of other Contracting Parties.
With regard to financial cooperation, Switzerland interprets the provisions of articles 20 and 21 as follows: the resources to be committed and the management system will have regard, in an equitable manner, to the needs and interests of the developing countries and to the possibilities and interests of the developed countries.
Upon ratification:

Declaration:

Switzerland wishes to reaffirm the importance it attaches to transfers of technology and to biotechnology in order to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity The compliance with intellectual property rights constitutes an essential element for the implementation of policies for technology transfer and co-investment.
For Switzerland, transfers of technology and access to biotechnology, as defined in the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity, will be carried out in accordance with article 16 of the said Convention and in compliance with the principles and rules of protection of intellectual property, in particular multilateral and bilateral agreements signed or negotiated by the Contracting Parties to this Convention.
Switzerland will encourage the use of the financial mechanism established by the Convention to promote the voluntary transfer of intellectual property rights held by Swiss operators, in particular as regards the granting of licences, through normal commercial mechanisms and decisions, while ensuring adequate and effective protection of property rights.

Upon signature:

"As a basis to reduce its annual emissions of VOCs by at least 30% by the year 1999, Switzerland will use 1984 levels."

Declaration:

Switzerland refers expressly to the obligations of all States to apply the rules of international humanitarian law and national law to the extent that they ensure better protection and care of children who are affected by an armed conflict.
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(c) Reservation concerning article 10, paragraph 1:

Swiss legislation, which does not guarantee family reunification to certain categories of aliens, is unaffected.
(d) Reservation concerning article 37(c):

The separation of children deprived of liberty from adults is not unconditionally guarantied.
(e) Reservation concerning article 40:

The Swiss penal procedure applicable to children, which does not guarantee either the unconditional right to assistance or separation, where personnel or organization is concerned, between the examining authority and the sentencing authority, is unaffected.
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Reservation concerning article 3, paragraph 2 :

Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 3, paragraph 2, concerning the maintenance or adoption of criminal offences under legislation on narcotic drugs.
Reservation concerning article 3 , paragraphes 6, 7 and 8:

Switzerland considers the provisions of article 3, paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 as binding only to the extent that they are compatible with Swiss criminal legislation and Swiss policy on criminal matters.

Declaration under article 287:

The Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has been designated as the only competent organ for disputes concerning law of the sea matters.

The Government of Switzerland declared that it accepts resolution No. 230 adopted by the Inland Transport Committee on 4 February 1983, concerning Technical Assistance Measures for the Implementation of the Convention.

Declaration:

In accordance with article 64 (3) of the Agreement, Switzerland retains for itself the right to tax salaries and emoluments paid by the Bank to its nationals, residents of Switzerland.

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(c) Reservation concerning article 15, paragraph 2, and article 16, paragraph 1 (h):

Said provisions shall be applied subject to several interim provisions of the matrimonial regime (Civil Code, articles 9 (e) and 10, final section).

Declaration:

The Swiss Federal Council interprets article 4 of the Con-vention to mean that Switzerland undertakes to fulfil the obligations contained therein in the conditions specified by its domestic legislation.

Declaration:
With reference to new paragraphs 7 and 9 of article 23 of the CMR, which have been added in accordance with article 2 of the Protocol, the Swiss Federal Council declares that Switzerland calculates the value of its national currency in terms of the Special Drawing Right (SDR) in the following manner:
Each day, the Swiss National Bank (BNS) communicates to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the average rate for the United States Dollar on the Zurich currency market. The exchange value of an SDR in Swiss Francs is obtained using that exchange rate for the dollar and the exchange rate of the SDR against the Dollar, as calculated by IMF. On the basis of those values, BNS calculates an average rate for the SDR, which it publishes in its monthly bulletin.

Because of the obligation incumbent upon it by virtue of its status of perpetual neutrality, Switzerland must make a general reservation specifying that its co-operation in the framework of this Convention cannot go beyond the limits imposed by this status. This reservation refers, in particular, to article V, paragraph 5, of the Convention, and to any similar clause which may replace or supplement this provision in the Convention (or in any other arrangement).

Declaration:

The Swiss Federal Council interprets article 4 and article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention to mean that Switzerland undertakes to fulfil the obligations contained therein in the conditions specified by its domestic legislation.

Reservations:

Ad number 4 of the annex (article 27, paragraph 5, of the Convention)

Switzerland implements article 27, paragraph 5, of the Convention, but not in the manner provided for in number 4 of the annex.
Ad number 6 of the annex (article 29, paragraph 2 of the Convention)

Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 29, paragraph 2, 1st and 2nd sentences, of the Convention, in the version given in number 6 of the annex.
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Reservation:

- Ad point 4 of the annex (article 27, paragraph 5, of the Convention)
Switzerland does not apply article 27, paragraph 5, of the Convention in the form set out in point 4 of the annex.
- Ad point 6 of the annex (article 29, paragraph 2, of the Convention)
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 29, paragraph 2, first and second sentences, of the Convention in the version set out in point 6 of the annex.

(a) Switzerland shall grant temporary admission to containers, in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 6 of the Convention;
(b) The use of containers which have been admitted tempor- arily for internal traffic, as provided for in article 9 of the Convention, shall be authorized subject to the two conditions laid down in annex 3 to the Convention.

Reservations:

Annex, number 9 (article 10, paragraph 6, of the Convention):

Switzerland reserves the right to provide in its national legislation, as an advance warning sign for sign B 2a , for an identical sign with an additional panel (model H, 1) as indicated in annex 1, section H.
Annex, numbers 9bis and 22 (article 13 bis and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 7, of the Convention)

Switzerland does not consider itself bound by the provisions of numbers 9 bis and 22 of the annex.
Annex, paragraph 12 (article 24, paragraph 2, of the Convention)

Switzerland reserves the right to provide in its national legislation for the use of the three-colour system for light signals for pedestrians, in accordance with article 24, paragraph 2, of the Convention.
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Reservation:

- Ad point 10 of the annex (article 24, paragraph 2, of the Convention)
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for the use of the three-colour system for light signals for pedestrians, in accordance with article 24, paragraph 2, of the Convention.
- Ad point 13 of the annex (article 23, paragraph 1 (a) (i), of the Convention)
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by point 13 of the annex.
- Ad point 15 of the annex (annex 1, section A, subsection II, paragraph 26, of the Convention)
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for the use of the sign A-25.1 to indicate level crossings, regardless of whether they have one or more tracks.
- Ad point 17 of the annex (annex 1, section C, subsection I, paragraph 3, of the Convention)
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for the relevant vehicle category to be depicted or a corresponding inscription placed on an additional panel when the prohibition or restriction applies only to a single category of vehicle or road user. It also reserves the right to stipulate, in its domestic legislation, that the vehicle categories depicted on signs C-04.1 and C-04.2 must be differentiated by means of red stripes.
- Ad point 18 of the annex (article 13 bis, paragraph 2, and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 7, of the Convention)
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 13 bis, paragraph 2, and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 7, of the Convention and reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for a blue background for signs E-07.1 and E-07.2.

[See under chapter XI.B.19.]

Reservations:
Ad article 18, paragraph 2 and annex 5, section C
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 18, paragraph 2 of annex 5, section C.
Ad article 29, paragraph 2, 2nd sentence
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 29, paragraph 2, 2nd sentence.
Ad annex 4, section A, number 2, letter (d)
Switzerland reserves the right to enact, in its domestic legislation, regulations specifying that signs C, 13aa and C, 13ab shall not prohibit drivers from also overtaking motor vehicles whose speed is limited to 30 km/hr.
Ad annex 5, section F, numbers 4 and 5
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by the introduc- tory provision that signals E, 15; E, 16; E, 17; and E, 18 shall have a blue ground.
Text of the reservations made by Switzerland, as adapted in view of the entry into force of the amendments proposed by Belgium on 31 May 1994:
Ad article 13 bis, paragraph 2, and annex 1, section E, sub-section II, paragraph 7
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 13 bis, paragraph 2, and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 7.
Ad article 29, paragraph 2, 2nd sentence, article 26 bis, paragraph 1 and annex 2, chapter II, section G
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 29, paragraph 2, 2nd sentence, article 26 bis, paragraph 1 and annex 2, chapter II, section G.
Ad Annex 1, section C, subsectIon II, paragraph 4, letter (a)
Switzerland reserves the right to enact in its national legislation a regulation specifying that signs C, 13 aa and C, 13 ab shall not prohibit drivers from also overtaking motor vehicles whose maximum speed is limited to 30 km/h.
Ad article 10, paragraph 6, 2nd sentence
Switzerland reserves the right to provide in its national legislation, as an advance warning for sign B,2, for an identical sign with an additional panel (model H,1) as indicated in annex 1 section H.
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Declarations and reservations:

- Ad article 1 (k)
Switzerland reserves the right to consider, in its domestic legislation, other vehicles as mopeds within the meaning of article 1 (k), including four-wheeled vehicles fitted with an electric propulsion system.
- Ad article 1 (l)
Switzerland reserves the right to consider, in its domestic legislation, other vehicles as motor cycles within the meaning of article 1 (l), including four-wheeled vehicles.
- Ad article 9, paragraph 1, third sentence, article 46, paragraph 2 (a), and annex 1, section A, subsection I, paragraph 1
In accordance with point 8 of the annex to the European Agreement supplementing the Convention on Road Signs and Signals opened for signature in Vienna on 8 November 1968, Switzerland declares that it has selected, in its domestic legislation, the model one for danger warning signs.
- Ad article 9, paragraph 1, and annex 1, section A, subsection II, paragraph 7
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for the use of sign A-07.1 instead of sign A-07.2 to give warning of speed humps.
- Ad article 13 bis, paragraph 2, and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 7
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 13 bis, paragraph 2, and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 7.
- Ad article 13 bis, paragraph 3, and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 7
Switzerland reserves the right to stipulate, in its domestic legislation, that the indication of the maximum speed generally permitted in built-up areas, as notified by sign C-14.1 and the inscription “GENERAL LIMIT”, shall not necessarily be repeated after an intersection.
- Ad article 23, paragraph 3 Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, that the light signals of the two-colour system may also consist of a red light and a yellow light. It also reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, that signals of the two-colour system shall not be used exclusively in temporary installation.
- Ad article 26 bis, paragraph 2, second sentence, and annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 2
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for a “D” sign on signs E-02.1 and E-02.2 to indicate a lane reserved for regular transport service vehicles or other categories of vehicles. It also reserves the right to stipulate, in its domestic legislation, that only a “D” sign (circular blue sign with a white symbol) may be used to indicate lanes reserved for certain categories of vehicles. Switzerland also provides for a sign of this type for regular public transport service vehicles.
- Ad article 29, paragraph 2, second sentence, article 26 bis, paragraph 1, and annex 2, chapter II, section G
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by article 29, paragraph 2, second sentence, article 26 bis, paragraph 1, and annex 2, chapter II, section G.
Reservations to annex 1
- Ad annex 1, section A, subsection II, paragraph 23
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by annex 1, section A, subsection II, paragraph 23.
- Ad annex 1, section A, subsection II, paragraph 26
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for the use of the sign A-25.1 to indicate level crossings, regardless of whether they have one or more tracks.
- Ad annex 1, section B, subsection II, paragraph 2
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, as an advance warning for sign B02.1, for an identical sign with an additional panel H-01.1, as indicated in annex 1, section H, subsection II, paragraph 1.
- Ad annex 1, section C, subsection II, paragraph 1
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by sign C-03.10. Furthermore, it reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for the relevant category of vehicle to be depicted or a corresponding inscription placed on an additional panel when the prohibition or restriction applies only to a specific category of vehicle or road user. Switzerland also reserves the right to stipulate, in its domestic legislation, that the categories of vehicles depicted on signs C-04.1 and C-04.2 must be differentiated by means of red stripes.
- Ad annex 1, section C, subsection II, paragraph 3
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, that the oblique bar on sign C-11.2 shall cross from the right upper edge to the lower left edge.
- Ad annex 1, section C, subsection II, paragraph 5
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, that signs C-13.1 and C-13.2 shall not also prohibit the overtaking of motor vehicles whose maximum speed is limited to 30 km/h.
- Ad annex 1, section E, subsection II, paragraph 14
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, that signs E-14.1 and E-14.2 shall indicate also a speed limit of 20 km/h in moderate-traffic residential areas and that they shall be understood, moreover, as zonal signs, for which reason sign E-14.2 is grey with diagonal black lines.
- Ad annex 1, section F, subsection I, paragraph 2, second sentence
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, that the white area on “F” signs in Section F shall not necessarily be in the centre.
- Ad annex 1, section F, subsection II, paragraph 2
Switzerland does not consider itself bound by sign F-08.1, described in annex 1, section F, subsection II, paragraph 2.
- Ad annex 1, section G, subsection I, paragraph 2
Switzerland reserves the right to provide, in its domestic legislation, for the use of the colour red also for directional signage for cyclists.

Reservations:

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Ad article 18, paragraph 3

Switzerland applies article 18, paragraph 3, in accordance with the in number 15 of the annex to the European Agreement of 1 May 1971 supplementing the Convention on Road Traffic.
Declaration:

Switzerland recognizes in international traffic all registration certificates issued by the Contracting Parties according to chapter III of the Convention, when such certificates do not prohibit the admission of the vehicles to the territory of the State that issued the certificates.
Ad annex 1, paragraph 1

According to annex 1, paragraph 1, a Contracting Party may refuse to admit to its territory in international traffic only motor vehicles, trailers and combinations of vehicles whose overall weight or weight per axle or dimensions exceed the limits fixed by its domestic legislation. Switzerland therefore considers any application of this paragraph by Contracting Party to refuse admission in international traffic to motor vehicles, trailers and combinations of vehicles whose overall weight or weight per axle or dimensions do not exceed the limits fixed by its domestic legislation to be inconsistent with the principles of territoriality and non-discrimination implicit in annex 1, paragraph 1; such cases, Switzerland reserves the right to take all appropriate measures to defend its interests.

Reservations:

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(b) Reservation concerning article 12, paragraph 1:
The right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose one's residence is applicable, subject to the federal laws on aliens, which provide that residence and establisment permits shall be valid only for the canton which issues them.
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(f) Reservation concerning article 20:
Switzerland reserves the right not to adopt further measures to ban propaganda for war, which is prohibited by article 20, paragraph 1.
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(g) Reservation concerning article 25, subparagraph (b):
The present provision shall be applied without prejudice to the cantonal and communal laws, which provide for or permit elections within assemblies to be held by a means other than secret ballot.
(h) Reservation concerning article 26:
The equality of all persons before the law and their entitlement without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law shall be guaranteed only in connection with other rights contained in the present Covenant.

Reservation concerning article 4:

Switzerland reserves the right to take the legislative measures necessary for the implementation of article 4, taking due account of freedom of opinion and freedom of association, provided for inter alia in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Reservation concerning article 2, paragraph 1 (a):

Switzerland reserves the right to apply its legal provisions concerning the admission of foreigners to the Swiss market.

Reservations made upon signature and confirmed upon ratification:

Switzerland enters the following reservations pursuant to article 21, paragraph 1 (b), (c) and (d), of the Convention:
ad (b): Its registration offices will supply extracts as specified in article 2, paragraph 3, of the Convention only to applicants who produce evidence of a legitimate interest in obtaining such extracts;
ad (c): It will not apply the Convention to vessels navigating on lakes and adjacent sections of waterways and belonging to national railways administrations or operating under licence;
ad (d): It will not apply the Convention to vessels used exclusively for a non-commercial government service.
Switzerland declares that it accepts Protocol No. 1 concerning Rights in rem in Inland Navigation Vessels and declares that, pursuant to article 19 of the said Protocol and to article 21, paragraph 2, of the Convention, it will not apply the provisions of article 14, paragraph 2 (b), of the said Protocol in the event of a forced sale in its territory.

Reservations:

Ad article 5

The Swiss Government declares, in accordance with article 5, paragraph 3 of the Convention, that it rejects the criterion of first fixation. It will therefore apply the criterion of first publication.
Ad article 12

In accordance with the provisions of article 16, paragraph 1 of the Convention, the Swiss Government declares that it will not apply the provisions of article 12 as regards phonograms the producer of which is not a national of another Contracting State.
The Swiss Government also declares, as regards phonograms the producer of which is a national of another Contracting State, that it will limit the protection provided for by article 12 to the extent to which, and to the term for which, the latter State grants protection to phonograms first fixed by a Swiss national, in accordance with the provisions of article 16, paragraph 1 (a) (iv) of the Convention.

maintains in force article 9 of the Convention for the Suppression of the Illicit Traffic in Dangerous Drugs, signed at Geneva on 26 June 1936.

The Government of Switzerland reserves the right to resume its freedom of action with regard to contracting States which unilaterally apply quantitative restrictions and exchange control measures of a nature to render the Agreement inoperative.
Furthermore, [the signature by the Government of Switzer- land] is appended without prejudice to the attitudes of the Government of Switzerland in regard to the Havana Charter for an International Trade Organization signed at Havana on 24 March 1948.

In depositing its instrument of ratification of the Convention on the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), Switzerland makes the general reservation that its participation in the work of IMCO, more particularly as regards that organizations relations with the United Nations, cannot exceed the bounds implicit in Switzerland's status as a perpetual- ly neutral State. In conformity with this general reservation, Switzerland wishes to make a particular reservation both in respect of the text of article VI as incorporated in the Agreement, at present in draft form, between IMCO and the United Nations, and in respect of any similar clause which may replace or supplement that provision in the said agreement or in any other arrangement.