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Foreign ministers from the German-speaking countries meet in Lugano

Foreign ministers from the German-speaking countries meet in Lugano

The talks focused on cross-border cooperation, science diplomacy and other topics of European and international interest.

Swiss official development assistance at 0.48% of gross national income in 2020

Development and Cooperation

Swiss official development assistance at 0.48% of gross national income in 2020

In 2020, Swiss official development assistance (ODA) amounted to CHF 3.343 billion, CHF 263 million more than in 2019. As a share of gross national income (GNI), Swiss ODA totalled 0.48%.

Framework agreement and tour of three Middle Eastern countries

Framework agreement and tour of three Middle Eastern countries

In an interview with the Sonntagsblick, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis talks about relations with the European Union and his tour of the Middle East.

Equitable access to diagnostic, treatment, vaccines for a global response

Equitable access to diagnostic, treatment, vaccines for a global response

World Health Day provides an opportunity to take a closer look at the three-pillar approach of the SDC in response to the pandemic. In order to do so, we'll take a trip to Geneva.

Eleven norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace

Eleven norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace

Switzerland seeks to maintain its privileged position alongside some of the world's most competitive actors.

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"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.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

International organizations

International organizations

Switzerland's candidature for the UN Security Council

Switzerland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2023–24. The Federal Council formally submitted the candidature in 2011 after consultations with Parliament. The election for the two-year term will take place in New York in June 2022.

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.

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.