Successful visit to Petrovo and Gradačac within the project Strengthening the Role of Local Communities in BiH

24.07.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

More than 200 local community forums held, 76 infrastructure projects and 34 social inclusion projects, 125 premises of local communities modernised, seven social centres opened, and countless trainings for local community representatives are but few deliverables of the project Strengthening the Role of Local Communities/Mjesne Zajednice (MZs) in BiH. During only one year of its implementation, this joint project of the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Sweden, implemented by UNDP, had an impact on the quality of life of more than 100,000 citizens in BiH, of which 40,000 women.

In light of this, the representatives of the embassies of Switzerland and Sweden in BiH and UNDP project team visited Petrovo and Gradačac, two of 24 municipalities where the project is being implemented, so as to learn more about the remarkable deliverables of the project.

Stories from the Internet

05.06.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

Under the motto „Surf smart“, the Minister of Communication and Transport of BiH Ismir Jusko, the Swiss Ambassador to BiH Andrea Rauber Saxer and Amela Efendić from the International Forum of Solidarity EMMAUS launched the "Stories from the Internet" in official languages of BiH.

Special recognition for the students in Jajce

01.06.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Group of francophone ambassadors with the support from other ambassadors/representatives of international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina presented a special recognition “Bridge for the Future – Le pont pour l'avenir“ to the informal group of high school students of Jajce for their efforts to stop divisions in their schools in the Central Bosnian Canton today.

Support to the Law on Tobacco Control in the FBiH

31.05.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

Joint letter directed to FBiH parliamentarians in support of adoption of the Law on Tobacco Control in the Federation of BiH

Two trained mine detection dogs handed over to the Demining Battalion

26.05.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

A handover of two trained mine detection dogs to the Demining Battalion of the BiH Armed Forces in Norwegian People’s Aid Global Training Center for Mine Detection Dogs took place in Blagovac-Vogosca today.

Switzerland supports BiH in managing diaspora potential

16.05.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed today a Memorandum of Understanding for the continuation of the project Mainstreaming the Concept of Migration and Development into Strategies, Policies and Actions in BiH – Diaspora for Development (D4D). On behalf of both countries, the Memorandum was signed by the Swiss Ambassador to BiH Andrea Rauber Saxer and Semiha Borovac, BiH Minister for Human Rights and Refugees, with Sezin Sinanoglu, UNDP Resident Representative for BiH, and Radmila Urošević, Acting Head of IOM Mission, on behalf of the organisations that will implement the project.

Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina: Four more years of partnership and cooperation

16.03.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Swiss Cooperation Strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period from 2017 until 2020 was presented to the partners and friends of the Swiss Embassy in Sarajevo today. This Strategy is an expression of Switzerland’s renewed commitment to continue its longstanding partnership with BiH.

New Swiss Cooperation Strategy 2017-20

22.02.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Swiss Cooperation Strategy Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017-2020 is the expression of Switzerland’s renewed commitment to continue its longstanding partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Scream for Me Sarajevo

13.12.2016 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

Special screening of the documentary “Scream for Me Sarajevo” held at December, 13^th at the crowded Meeting Point Cinema, was organised by the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Swiss Embassy in BiH.

BiH Diaspora Forum in Bern

26.11.2016 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

Forum of BiH Diaspora in Switzerland was held in Bern as part of "i-platform” initiative supported by Swiss Government, bringing together over a hundred participants.  

Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction of Bosnia and Herzegovina

23.11.2016 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

With support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry of Security of BiH in cooperation with the United Nations in BiH organized the Fourth Conference of the Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo today. Conference gathered around 100 DRR professionals from all levels of government, international community and non-governmental organizations.

White book presentation

09.11.2016 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina presented its most important written document „White Book 2015/2016“ in Sarajevo today. The publication is a set of recommendations to the authorities on different topics. This year’s chapter on labour law is following the recommendations of the Swiss Government supported Youth Employment Project (YEP).

National Human Development Report 2020 "Social Inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina" presented

26.04.2021 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Nations Development Programme in BiH presented the National Human Development Report 2020 "Social Inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina" (National Human Development Report - NHDR). 

Launch of the new Swiss Cooperation Programme in BiH 2021-2024

18.02.2021 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
Join us for the launch of the new Swiss Cooperation Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021-24! 

Migration crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina

01.02.2021 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland supports several humanitarian projects targeting the stranded migrants as well as the local population in  Bosnia and Herzegovina 

Switzerland’s candidacy for the UN Security Council enters final phase

23.11.2020 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland is a candidate for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Elections for the 2023–24 period will be held in June 2022. The candidacy entered its final phase with a virtual event in New York attended by the president of the Swiss Confederation, Simonetta Sommaruga, and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis.

Ambassador of Switzerland Daniel Hunn presented his credentials

02.11.2020 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
Newly appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina Daniel Hunn presented his credentials to the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Šefik Džaferović today. The ceremony took place in the building of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Switzerland donates protection gear for Primary Health Centers and Reception Centers for migrants in BiH worth 290.000 BAM

08.10.2020 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Director of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbara Dätwyler Scheuer handed over a Swiss humanitarian donation of personal protection equipment to representatives of the Public Institution Health Center of Canton Sarajevo, Red Cross of the Federation BiH and the Danish Refugees Council in Sarajevo today.

Head of Swiss Department of Defence Viola Amherd visited Mostar

10.05.2019 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Swiss Federal Councilor and Head of Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) Viola Amherd visited Bosnia and Herzegovina today. In Mostar, the Head of DDPS exchanged with the Swiss Armed Forces within the EUFOR Althea. She also met with her counterpart, Defense Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marina Pendeš as well as with representatives of civil society in Mostar.

Switzerland invests into BiH youth for change

28.04.2019 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strengthening civic engagement and mobilizing young people is an important aspect of the Swiss Cooperation Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The Swiss Embassy in BiH has recognized the MOZAIK Foundation as a new partner in these efforts and will invest 7 million KM in the Foundation’s youth projects over the next four years. The support is intended for young people who decide to go into entrepreneurship and launch their own businesses which will be of broader interest to all citizens in their local communities.

Continuation of Swiss assistance in mine action in Bosnia and Herzegovina

21.10.2018 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Director of cooperation at the Swiss Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbara Dätwyler Scheuer and the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) Regional Director for South East Europe, Sven Jonas Zachrisson, signed the agreement for the continuation of mine action activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the amount of 950.000 Swiss Francs (ca. 1,6 million BAM).

Special recognition for Los Rosales Center in Mostar

19.03.2018 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
A group of Francophone ambassadors in Bosnia and Herzegovina visited Mostar today in order to present the Center for Children and Youth with Special Needs Los Rosales with the recognition “Bridge for the Future – Most za budućnost – Le pont pour l'avenir“.

Interactive BiH Diaspora Portal launched today

26.02.2018 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina
The first Interactive Portal of Bosnian and Herzegovinian (BiH) Diaspora was promoted and launched in Sarajevo today. The portal was created within the project "Diaspora for Development (D4D)", a project of the Government of Switzerland and the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of BiH in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in BiH.

President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard: National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad

01.08.2017 — Press releases Bosnia and Herzegovina

National Day 2023 greetings for the Swiss abroad by the President Alain Berset

28.07.2023 — Local news Bosnia and Herzegovina
According to the Statistics on the Swiss Abroad compiled by the Federal Statistical Office, in 2022 around 800,000 Swiss citizens were registered with Swiss representations abroad. The Swiss community abroad has grown in recent years. If it were a canton it would be Switzerland's fourth largest in terms of population.

Bosnia and Herzegovina in the focus of Switzerland's presidency at the UN Security Council

09.05.2023 — Local news Bosnia and Herzegovina
On 10 May, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be in the focus of the UN Security Council under Switzerland’s first presidency of this important body. Switzerland is striving to ensure good conditions for a constructive discussion on Bosnia and Herzegovina in New York.

President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis: National Day 2022 greetings for the Swiss abroad

20.07.2022 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina

Fellow Swiss citizens living around the world,

Many parts of the world are currently experiencing far greater turmoil than we are here in Switzerland. Wherever you are, I hope that you are well and that you can enjoy peaceful and safe celebrations on Swiss National Day this year.

Switzerland’s Commitment to Peace in the World

01.08.2021 — Article Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Op-Ed of the Swiss Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Daniel Hunn is published in the daily newspaper Oslobođenje

Video message from Mr Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation to mark Swiss National Day for the Swiss Abroad

01.08.2021 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina
Video message from Mr Guy Parmelin President of the Swiss Confederation, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), to mark Swiss National Day for the Swiss Abroad:  Thanks to you, Switzerland is an infinitely large country.

Swiss support in mitigating COVID-19 consequences in Bosnia and Herzegovina

15.01.2021 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina
We are facing a tremendous challenge on a global scale, and we are all part of the solution!

Citizens can turn good opportunities into a life changing-experience

20.10.2020 — Article Bosnia and Herzegovina
Read about the priorites of the Swiss Cooperation Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina, transfer of the Swiss know-how and experience through the Swiss supported projects in the country, importance of the active participation of citizens in the development of their local communities, and her personal belief that a society can only advance if women and men are equally represented in political life and at all levels of government in the interview with Barbara Dätwyler Scheuer, Director of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the Federal News Agency FENA.

Swiss response to COVID-19 in BiH: Principles of Engagement

06.10.2020 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federal President Sommaruga on the occasion of the Swiss National Day

01.08.2020 — Local news Bosnia and Herzegovina

Speech by Federal President Simonetta Sommaruga to Swiss nationals abroad on the occasion of the 2020 Swiss National Day on 1 August   

Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga on the occasion of the commemoration for Srebrenica victims

11.07.2020 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina
Watch the video message of the Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga on the occasion of today’s commemoration for Srebrenica victims.

August 1 speech of President Ueli Maurer to the Swiss Abroad

30.07.2019 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina
“It is very important for Switzerland that we have such representatives of our country abroad. It makes us strong, and for that we are extraordinarily grateful.”, President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer.

Switzerland supports the mine action in BiH

04.04.2019 — Article Bosnia and Herzegovina
In order to increase public awareness for the cause of mine action, the Government of Switzerland supports global initiatives as well as those in Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark the International Mine Awareness Day on April 4^th.