Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA

Meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister

Bern, 14.06.2018 – Federal Councillor Cassis discussed topics of bilateral interest, the situation in the Middle East and migration with Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil.
Swiss aid convoys reach people in need in Ukraine

Bern, 06.06.2018 – The eighth aid consignment from Swiss Humanitarian Aid is bringing water treatment chemicals and medical supplies to treat tuberculosis in eastern Ukraine.
2017 annual report on international cooperation

Bern, 28.05.2018 – Switzerland focused its efforts in 2017 on emergency assistance, combating poverty and contributing to solutions to global challenges.

Blog: 10 Facts and figures
Switzerland and Benin strengthen ties during official visit by President Patrice Talon (fr)

Bern, 22.05.2018 – Development cooperation and bilateral economic relations were the focus of meetings during the official visit by Benin’s President Patrice Talon.

Travel advice

The latest on the security situation, potential risks and recommended precautions.

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to pay official visit to Switzerland on 2 and 3 July

18.06.2018 Media release

Markus Schefer elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

12.06.2018 Media release

China and Switzerland conduct human rights dialogue

12.06.2018 Media release

UNDP head in Bern on official visit

12.06.2018 Media release

Cameroonian delegation visits Switzerland to discuss plurilingualism

11.06.2018 Media release

School inauguration in Lostallo: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits the Italian-speaking part of Graubünden

09.06.2018 Media release

Roma in Switzerland: an integral part of society but not a national minority

01.06.2018 Media release

Daniel Kipfer Fasciati appointed as Ombudsperson for UN counter-terrorism sanctions regime

31.05.2018 Media release

Switzerland to open consulate general in Chicago in 2019

23.05.2018 Media release

Lancierung des «Nationalen Dialogs» in Nicaragua – Stellungnahme des EDA (de)

18.05.2018 Media release

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The Pope in Geneva

Topic of the visit, Switzerland's relations with the Vatican.

Blog: the ambassador's word

Gender Equality and Women's Rights

Gender equality, respect for women's and girls' rights, and the prohibition of all forms of gender-based discrimination are fundamental values for Swtizerland.

Dossier: Gender Equality and Women's Rights