• The Pope shakes Ignazio Cassis' hand in front of an Alitalia plane. President Berset and National Council President de Buman are standing next to him.

    Pope Francis visits Geneva

    Geneva, 21.06.2018 – Arriving in Geneva, Pope Francis was received by President Berset, Federal Councillor Cassis and National Council President de Buman.

  • In the general assembly hall of the UN in New York, the high-level government representatives of the UN member states applaud the adoption of the 2030 Agenda.

    Switzerland and 2030 Agenda

    Bern, 20.06.2018 – The Federal Council adopted Switzerland's country report on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

  • FDFA Head Ignazio Cassis meets Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil of Lebanon for bilateral talks.

    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.

  • Switzerland's eighth aid consignment has arrived in eastern Ukraine.

    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.

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