Bern, 21.09.2017 – At Mexico's request, Swiss Humanitarian Aid is
sending a team of engineers to check the structural integrity of
houses in the earthquake zone.
New York, 18 September 2016 – Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter is
holding bilateral talks with representatives of a range of states and
organisations on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
Jürg Lauber and Valentin Zellweger provide insights into the
activities pursued by Switzerland at the UN. Also included: a video
with Pascale Baeriswyl and a quiz.
Heads of state and governments adopted the 2030 Agenda. All states
are called upon to contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable
Development Goals over the next 15 years.
The bilateral approach allows Switzerland to represent its interests
with the EU in the best way. The Federal Council is aiming to conclude
an institutional agreement to revive this approach.
