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Innovation and trade at heart of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis's official visit to Japan
23.04.2025
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Press releases
Japan
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis conducted an official visit to Japan on 22 and 23 April 2025, leading the Swiss delegation at the World Expo in Osaka on Switzerland's National Day. In Tokyo, he held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and representatives of Japan's commerce, science and education ministries as well as a meeting with IT giant NEC, which will be setting up a new centre in Zurich.
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on official visit to Japan and China from 22 to 25 April 2025
17.04.2025
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Japan
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, will visit Japan and the People's Republic of China from 22 to 25 April. The aim of the trip is to strengthen political ties and promote Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners. In Japan, the focus will be on innovation, technology, trade and multilateral cooperation. In China, discussions will mainly cover bilateral relations, economic issues and current geopolitical questions.
Switzerland and Japan in dialogue: Official visit by Maja Riniker
15.04.2025
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Japan
National Council president Maja Riniker paid a visit to Japan between 7 and 13 April taking in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. She was accompanied by members of the Office of the National Council. The aim of the visit was to strengthen bilateral relations between Switzerland and Japan and deepen discussions on current economic, scientific and geopolitical issues.
'From Heidi to High Tech': the Swiss pavilion opens its doors at Osaka World Expo 2025
13.04.2025
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Japan
Bern, 13.4.2025 - The Swiss pavilion was inaugurated on Sunday 13 April in the presence of the president of the National Council, Maja Riniker. An immersive exhibition entitled 'From Heidi to High Tech' showcases Switzerland's diversity and outstanding features: from its iconic Alpine heritage to its status as a world centre for innovation and cutting-edge technology. Presence Switzerland, which is part of the FDFA General Secretariat, is responsible for Switzerland's presence in Osaka. FDFA General Secretary Markus Seiler also attended the inauguration of the World Expo in Osaka, representing the FDFA.
President of the National Council Maja Riniker to visit Japan
04.04.2025
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Japan
President of the National Council Maja Riniker will pay an official visit to Japan from 7 to 13 April. Ms Riniker will be accompanied by a delegation from the Office of the National Council. The programme includes high-level political talks and meetings on the topics of business, research and innovation in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. At the end of the trip, Ms Riniker will attend the opening of EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Kansai.
Swiss Vitality Days
26.08.2024
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Local news
Japan
A series of events celebrating 160 years of Swiss-Japanese relations across Japan this fall.
Switzerland and Japan commemorate the anniversary of bilateral relations and discuss opportunities for future cooperation
07.08.2024
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Japan
Bern, 07.08.2024 - President Viola Amherd travelled to Tokyo on Wednesday, 7 August to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In honour of the 160th anniversary of bilateral relations, the talks focused on the further development of friendly ties between Switzerland and Japan, prospects in Europe and East Asia, and the global security architecture.
Celebrating anniversaries of bilateral relations: President Amherd to visit Mongolia and Japan in early August
29.07.2024
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Japan
Bern, 29.07.2024 – President Viola Amherd will travel to Mongolia and Japan in early August with the aim of further strengthening Switzerland’s relations with these democratic East Asian nations. The two visits will provide an opportunity to celebrate long-standing relations: Switzerland has maintained bilateral relations with Mongolia for 60 years and with Japan for 160 years.
National Day 2024
03.07.2024
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Local news
Japan
Switzerland celebrates its National Day on 1 August.
A New Honorary Consulate of Switzerland has opened in Higashikawa, Hokkaido!
13.05.2024
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Local news
Japan
Olympic medalist and long-time friend of Switzerland Tomoka TAKEUCHI has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Higashikawa, where a ceremony was held on May 10, in presence of the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Dr. Andreas Baum, Mr. Kimihito KUDO, Director General for Global Strategy, Department of Policy and Planning of Hokkaido Prefecture, Mr. Hirosuke IMAZU, Mayor of Asahikawa, Mr. Shin KIKUCHI, Mayor of Higashikawa, and other distinguished representatives.
Opening of a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Higashikawa, Hokkaido
09.05.2024
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Japan
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Dr. Andreas Baum, is pleased to announce that Ms. Tomoka TAKEUCHI has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Higashikawa, Hokkaido.
On the road to Osaka 2025, Switzerland is on time
19.03.2024
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Local news
Japan
The 19 March 2024 marked the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Swiss Pavilion on Yumeshima in Osaka. This is an important milestone on the road to Expo 2025. To celebrate the occasion, Presence Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan and the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka orgenised a day-long programme with numerous dignitaries from Japan and Switzerland, as well as long-standing partners. The Swiss team is thrilled to be able to make good on its promise to open the pavilion to the public on 13 April 2025, unveiling an ultra-light pavilion that showcases Swiss innovation. New renderings and a teaser video are now available.
