Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops for G7 summit security near French border

Naijaonpoint_ng | 05-06-2026 11:49am |

The Swiss army announced on Thursday that it will mobilize approximately 4,000 troops to enhance security measures within its borders during the upcoming G7 summit, scheduled for mid-June in Evian-les-Bains, France. This deployment aims to ensure the safety of the event, which will host leaders from the world's major economies. The strategic positioning of the troops is intended to provide a secure environment as the summit takes place near the Swiss-French border, across Lake Geneva.

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