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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.
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis holds political talks in Jordan

Amman, 14.05.2018 – The current situation in the region and bilateral issues were the focus of Mr Cassis' meeting with Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.
New head of Directorate of International Law

Bern, 09.05.2018 – Corinne Cicéron Bühler has been newly appointed head of the Directorate of International Law and legal adviser for the FDFA.
From the ‘best dress’ to the ‘hospital question’

Appenzell, 29.04.2018 – Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the Landsgemeinde in Appenzell Innerrhoden.

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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

A new dimension to Switzerland's image: watches, chocolate and...drones!

17.05.2018 Media release

Pope Francis to visit Switzerland on 21 June

15.05.2018 Media release

Switzerland condemns the violence in Gaza

15.05.2018 Media release

Switzerland raises concerns ahead of Burundi’s constitutional referendum on 17 May 2018

15.05.2018 Media release

President Alain Berset visits Latvia during its centenary year

14.05.2018 Media release

Strengthening Switzerland’s presence: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis inaugurates the new Swiss embassy building in Jordan

13.05.2018 Media release

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to make a working visit to Jordan

09.05.2018 Media release

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e-POCT app: a digital solution for better health

The e-POCT app is enabling healthcare personnel in Tanzania to improve diagnostic accuracy and prescribe fewer antibiotics – thereby helping to address the problem of bacteria that are increasingly resistant to antibiotics.

Blog: digital health in Tanzania

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

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Exhibition DISPLACED

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Men Move! Policy debates and good practice on engaging men and boys in development cooperation

From: Thursday, 07.06.2018
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