Switzerland and France Finalize Joint Military Plan to Secure G7 Summit
Joint Security Measures for the G7 Summit
Military Cooperation Agreement Details
ZURICH, June 5 (Reuters) - Switzerland has agreed a military cooperation plan with neighbouring France for the upcoming gathering of world leaders at the Group of 7 summit in mid-June, the government said on Friday.
Focus Areas of the Security Plan
Lake Geneva and Airspace Security
The focus of the joint security plan for the event that takes place from June 15-17 is particularly on security around Lake Geneva and its airspace.
Troop Deployment and Summit Location
The agreement comes after the Swiss army said that it would deploy around 4,000 troops inside its territory during the summit held across Lake Geneva in the French town of Evian-les-Bains that will be attended by G7 member countries and heads of state.
Government Statement on Security Measures
Exceptional Measures Amid Global Tensions
"Against a backdrop of heightened global tensions, the summit requires the implementation of exceptional security measures, including within Swiss territory," the government said.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Marleen Kaesebier and Oliver HirtEditing by Miranda Murray)
