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SDC–ETH Zurich–CGIAR: magic beans to mark an anniversary

SDC–ETH Zurich–CGIAR: magic beans to mark an anniversary

The success story of Michelle, a 30-year-old Swiss scientist and bean specialist, demonstrates how multi-stakeholder work is helping to improve food security.

Pierre von Arx new Head of the OSCE Mission in Uzbekistan

Pierre von Arx new Head of the OSCE Mission in Uzbekistan

The Swiss ambassador will take up his post in May 2021 and will bring many years of experience in security policy to his new role.

Vaccines organised rapidly together – the SDC plays a key role

60 years of the SDC

Vaccines organised rapidly together – the SDC plays a key role

60 years of the SDC: Director Patricia Danzi provides an insight into how international cooperation works, its origins and how it will involve partners even more closely in future.

Ignazio Cassis welcomes Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó

Bilateral relations

Ignazio Cassis welcomes Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó

Bilateral relations and the Hungarian chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe – two essential issues on the agenda at the meeting in Bern.

Eleven norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace

Eleven norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace

Switzerland seeks to maintain its privileged position alongside some of the world's most competitive actors.

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"What does the FDFA advise?"

Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

International organizations

International organizations

Switzerland's candidature for the UN Security Council

Switzerland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2023–24. The Federal Council formally submitted the candidature in 2011 after consultations with Parliament. The election for the two-year term will take place in New York in June 2022.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

International cooperation

International cooperation

Greater focus and impact

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.