A historic visit

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Villiger works on his United Nations speech while on the flight to New York on September 9, 2002. Keystone

Villiger, accompanied by bodyguards, makes his way to the Swiss Mission. Keystone

"We are not an island on this planet. We have an interest in standing together with the rest of the world." Keystone

"This is one of the most important moments of my life." Keystone

The Swiss representative to the UN, Jenö Staehelin, Villiger and Foreign Minister Joseph Deiss (from left to right), take their seats in the UN General Assembly on September 10, 2002. Keystone

"Switzerland is prepared to support humanitarian and peacekeeping operations." Keystone

"The Swiss are here. We've waited a long time," Annan said. Keystone

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A look back at former Swiss president Kaspar Villiger's visit to the UN on September 10, 2002. (All pictures: Keystone)