Development and Cooperation

International cooperation

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits key partner countries in the Mekong region

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits key partner countries in the Mekong region

Switzerland maintains long-standing bilateral relations with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The countries are also important regional partners through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Switzerland and Tajikistan: two decades of continuous learning

International cooperation

Switzerland and Tajikistan: two decades of continuous learning

Two doctors working in Swiss cooperation programmes for the training of medical staff share their experiences in Central Asia.

Switzerland sends relief supplies to Thailand

Switzerland sends relief supplies to Thailand

To combat the coronavirus pandemic, Swiss Humanitarian Aid sent around 100 respirators and over one million antigen tests to Bangkok on 28 July 2021.

Steps towards a sustainable food system

Steps towards a sustainable food system

How can the world's population be fed in a healthy and sustainable way? The UN is addressing this question at a special conference, and Switzerland is helping to prepare it.

Economic development

Economic development

Human development

Human development

The environment

The environment

Peace and governance

Peace and governance

Agenda 2030

Digitalisation

Migration

Swiss know-how

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

The FDFA is mitigating the impact of COVID-19 around the world

How are Switzerland's international cooperation efforts helping to tackle the COVID-19 crisis? Here we provide an overview.

"Sustainable development would not be possible without business"

SDC Director General Patricia Danzi about the role of the private sector in international cooperation.

Development and cooperation

Development and cooperation

World Pulses Day: on the trail of Yakina the bean

SDC supports the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance. Fight against malnutrition, food security and empowerment in focus.

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International cooperation strategy

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