Here you can find the last 12 media releases and other news published by the FDFA, such as statements, announcements and articles, in chronological order.
All media releases can be found on the Administarions's website.
25.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey will meet Israeli President Shimon Peres in Geneva on Monday, 28 March 2011. Their talks will focus on bilateral issues, developments in north Africa and the Middle East peace process.
23.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) strongly condemns the attack carried out today in West Jerusalem in which one person was killed and around twenty people were injured. The FDFA is deeply concerned at the escalation of violence in Israel and the occupied territories and is calling on all parties to exercise restraint.
22.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Due to the uncertain conditions in the greater metropolitan area of Tokyo, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, FDFA, has decided to temporarily transfer the Swiss Embassy in Japan to Osaka. From there, and to the extent possible, it will continue to help Swiss nationals who are seeking to leave the country. The FDFA is advising all Swiss nationals to leave the greater area of Tokyo and the north east of Japan.
22.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
The Swiss Humanitarian Aid team of experts sent to Japan on a search and evaluation mission will return home tonight. This does not mean, however, that the Confederation’s present commitments in the archipelago have ended. Swiss Humanitarian Aid experts are still active in Tokyo and Osaka, where they are providing support to the Embassy in assisting the Swiss in Japan.
21.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Today, a convoy of 20 British military vehicles crossed Switzerland from Basel to Chiasso. The Federal Council approved the transit on the basis of resolution 1973 of the United Nations Security Council on the protection of the Libyan civilian population.
17.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Switzerland will join in worldwide celebrations of French-speaking culture (Francophonie) focused on the 20th of March 2011. The celebration is in commemoration of the Convention signed in Niamey (Niger) in 1970, which is considered the foundation act of Francophonie. After hosting the 13th Francophonie Summit at Montreux (22-24 October 2010) Switzerland retains the title of Summit President until 2012.
16.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Following an official request from the Japanese government, the FDFA is set to send a search and humanitarian assessment team to Japan’s disaster-hit areas. The team will comprise 25 experts and nine sniffer dogs.
16.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
It is with great consternation that the Federal Council has learned of the natural disaster in the northeast of Japan. Switzerland is ready to send emergency aid to the area, and has already submitted a corresponding offer to the Japanese government.
16.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Speaking notes by Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of the Swiss Confederation
11.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Today, the Federal Council announced a host state contribution of CHF 70 million for the ICRC for the current year. This support is provided from the credit facility of the Humanitarian Aid of the Confederation.
11.03.2011
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Press releases
EDA
Swiss President Micheline Calmy-Rey, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will be making an official visit to Azerbaijan from 13 to 15 March 2011.
11.03.2011
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EDA
It is with great consternation that the Federal Council has learned of the natural disaster in the northeast of Japan. Switzerland is ready to send emergency aid to the area, and has already submitted a corresponding offer to the Japanese government.
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