
The Federal Council specifies individual areas of the 2020-2023 foreign policy strategy in a series of geographical and thematic follow-up strategies.
The Federal Council specifies individual areas of the 2020-2023 foreign policy strategy in a series of geographical and thematic follow-up strategies.
The thematic strategies of Swiss foreign policy for the period 2021–2024 include:
The International Cooperation Strategy is one of Switzerland's foreign policy instruments. Rooted in the Federal Constitution, it seeks to alleviate need and poverty in the world, foster respect for human rights, promote democracy and protect the environment.
Digital technology offers new opportunities for diplomacy, the fight against poverty and sustainability. However, it also poses risks in processing huge quantities of data, spreading fake messages and surveillance. With the adoption of the Digital Foreign Policy Strategy 2021–2024, the Federal Council recognises digital technology as a priority topic of Swiss foreign policy.
The Strategy for Communication Abroad 2021-2024 intends to promote Switzerland's image abroad and help safeguard its best interests. Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, appropriate communication and networking platforms will raise the profile of Swiss businesses.