On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by raising its flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag.

On this Day, Switzerland commemorates the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291 which is Switzerland's oldest constitutional document. In this ancient pact, the valley communities of Central Switzerland, Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden pledged to help each other resist any threat of violence or injustice. On 1 August 1994, the Day  became a public holiday.

Since 1990 Switzerland has sent military observers and liaison officers to UN peacekeeping operations. . In 2021, Major General Patrick Gauchat became the first official of the Swiss Army appointed as Head of Mission (UNTSO). Currently, its peacekeepers serve in six Peacekeeping missions including MINURSO. In January 2023, Switzerland joined for the first time the UN Security Council as non-permanent member for the years 2023 and 2024. In MINURSO, the Commander of Team Site Awsard is from Switzerland .

The national flag of Switzerland displays an equilateral white cross in the center of a square red field.

Thank you, Switzerland!