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"Some of the notes might change, but the music remains essentially the same."
IN CONVERSATION
"Some of the notes might change, but the music remains essentially the same."
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in an interview with the NZZ on the negotiations with the EU on the institutional agreement.
19.10.2020
Federal Council sets out priorities for the Middle East and North Africa
MENA STRATEGY
Federal Council sets out priorities for the Middle East and North Africa
Switzerland's focus in the MENA region is supporting sustainable economic development, job prospects, and peace and human rights. 
14.10.2020
Reliable data enables measurement of sustainable development
THE 2030 AGENDA
Reliable data enables measurement of sustainable development
Switzerland is organising the World Data Forum with the UN. The aim is to implement the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals more effectively thanks to global standards on statistics and data. 
19.10.2020
Italian in Switzerland: one language, two cantons, multiple identities
Week of the Italian Language
Italian in Switzerland: one language, two cantons, multiple identities
To mark the Week of the Italian Language, the FDFA and its representations invite you to discover Switzerland's third national language. Destination: Svizzera italiana. 
20.10.2020
Peacebuilders
Peace and security
Peacebuilders
Swiss police officers are taking part in international security missions in countries with conflict situations or undergoing reconstruction. Here's what some of them have to say.
16.10.2020
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Travelling abroad
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Travelling to Switzerland
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Emigration & return
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Living abroad
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Helpline
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Online desk
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Travel Admin App
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Publications

THEMES & DOSSIERS

CORONAVIRUS
CORONAVIRUS
"What does the FDFA advise?"
Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.
AVIS28
AVIS28
Agile Swiss foreign policy
AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.
Emergency and reconstruction assistance
Emergency and reconstruction assistance
2015 earthquake in Nepal: “Everyone is on edge”
Ueli Salzmann, head of the SHA's first special operations team, provides immediate assistance. The Swiss Embassy in Kathmandu is responsible for long-term reconstruction aid.
Foreign policy
Foreign policy
Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23
The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.
International cooperation
International cooperation
Greater focus and impact
Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.
Europe
Europe
Institutional agreement
Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.
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