Swiss business community supports relief efforts in Western Japan

02.08.2018 — Local news Japan
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) will donate a total of 3 million yen to help those affected by last month’s devastating floods.

Joint statement on executions in Japan

26.07.2018 — Position Japan
The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and the Heads of Mission of Iceland, Norway and Switzerland issue the following statement in Japan:

State Secretary Pascale Baeriswyl in Japan to foster political dialogue

11.07.2018 — Local news Japan
The State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs met with Japanese officials and academics in Tokyo to discuss domestic and international challenges.

Switzerland and Fuji City to collaborate for 2020 pre-training camps

06.07.2018 — Local news Japan
The City of Fuji will welcome athletes from the Swiss Swimming Federation for training ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games and other international competitions.

Joint statement on executions in Japan

06.07.2018 — Position Japan
The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and the Heads of Mission of Iceland, Norway and Switzerland issue the following statement in Japan:

Earthquake in the Osaka region

18.06.2018 — Local news Japan
Message from the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

Ambassador Paroz in Oita to inaugurate Host Town partnership

19.05.2018 — Local news Japan
Following the announcement of the Oita City – Switzerland partnership for the Host Town Initiative, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan traveled to Oita to greet city officials and begin preparations towards 2020.

Third Japanese city partners with Switzerland for 2020 Host Town Initiative

27.04.2018 — Local news Japan
Oita City was officially selected by the Japanese government as another “host town” for Switzerland on the road to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Visit of Andréa Maechler, Member of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank

20.04.2018 — Local news Japan
Dr. Maechler visited Tokyo to meet, among others, with counterparts at the Bank of Japan. During her visit, she gave a lecture at the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan’s luncheon on the digital future.

Swiss President Alain Berset visits Japan, meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

12.04.2018 — Local news Japan
On April 12, the President of the Swiss Confederation arrived in Japan for an official visit and met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The official talks addressed bilateral relations including economic policy and international issues. Mr. Alain Berset also attended a health conference on April 14.

Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer visits Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso

04.04.2018 — Local news Japan
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer paid a working visit to Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Taro Aso. The two ministers discussed bilateral and multilateral financial issues during their meeting in Tokyo.

Lausanne - a hub for art and design in Switzerland

06.03.2018 — Local news Japan
Over 100 participants gathered for the first edition of “Swiss Culture Talk”, which focused on the University of Art and Design Lausanne (ECAL).

Swiss Days @ The Imperial: Switzerland – Japan Economic Forum

16.02.2018 — Media release Japan
A common initiative of the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and IMD, “Switzerland - Japan Economic Forum” will be held as a part of “Swiss Days @ The Imperial”.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Media release Japan
In exactly one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, gender equality, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Switzerland calls upon its partners to join it in making this Human Rights Day 2017 a day of unequivocal relevance for the promotion and the protection of human rights.

The FDFA reaffirms its commitment to a world without capital punishment

10.10.2017 — Media release EDA
Switzerland is committed to maintain a leading role in the worldwide movement to abolish capital punishment. On this year's World Day against the Death Penalty the FDFA has presented its new action plan, which sets out Switzerland's foreign policy activities towards universal abolition of the death penalty for the period until 2019.

Minamata Convention sets up office in Geneva

30.09.2017 — Media release Japan

Bern, 30.09.2017 - On 30 September 2017, the approximately 150 States meeting in Geneva for the first Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury decided to base the Convention in Geneva. “The arrival of the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention will be a boost for Geneva as center of the international environment governance,” said Marc Chardonnens, President of the COP and Director of the Federal Office for the Environment, welcoming the decision.

OSCE Asian Conference: Counterterrorism, cyberspace and disaster prevention are possible areas for strengthened cooperation says Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter

01.06.2015 — Media release EDA
Cooperation in counterterrorism, disaster preparedness and cyberspace can strengthen mutual trust in Asia, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter said at the opening of the Asian Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Seoul. The Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said that on the basis of its experience and the instruments at its disposal, the OSCE can be a bridge for dialogue on security with Asia. Switzerland currently holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE Asian Contact Group.

Switzerland welcomes the conclusion of the new disaster risk reduction framework

18.03.2015 — Media release EDA
Following days of negotiations, the delegations at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDRR) in Sendai, Japan, have adopted a new international framework, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), which sets out the priorities for disaster risk reduction for the next 15 years. Manuel Bessler, the delegate of the Federal Council for Swiss Humanitarian Aid and head of the Swiss delegation in Sendai, welcomed the new framework, which will give new impetus to the world in the field of disaster prevention.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter discusses aspects of cooperative security in Asia with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida

14.03.2015 — Media release EDA
At a bilateral meeting on the margins of the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter discussed aspects of cooperative security with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. One of the topics they addressed was the further development of cooperation between the OSCE and its Asian partner countries.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter stresses importance of disaster risk reduction for safeguarding sustainable development

14.03.2015 — Media release EDA
More and more people are threatened by disasters. To reduce the risk, precautionary measures must be taken early on. This message was underlined by Federal Councillor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Didier Burkhalter in his speech at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in the Japanese city of Sendai.

Disaster Risk Reduction: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to take part in UN World Conference in Sendai

09.03.2015 — Media release EDA
The Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) will take place from 14 to 18 March in Sendai, Japan. Didier Burkhalter will lead the Swiss delegation during the ministerial segment of the conference, representing Switzerland's position. Following this, the Swiss delegation, including representatives of Swiss Humanitarian Aid, the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), will continue negotiations on a new Framework for Action. On March 15 Federal Councillor Burkhalter will travel to Indonesia and subsequently to Sri Lanka for political discussions.

President of the Swiss Confederation receives Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan

19.06.2014 — Media release EDA
President of the Swiss Confederation Didier Burkhalter received Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan in Neuchâtel on Thursday, June 19. The official visit by the Crown Prince to Switzerland forms part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan.

President of the Swiss Confederation in Tokyo to celebrate 150th anniversary of friendly and fruitful relations between Switzerland and Japan

03.02.2014 — Media release EDA
The friendship between Switzerland and Japan formed the focal point of the meeting between President Didier Burkhalter, accompanied by his wife, and Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on the first day of his visit to the country. The visit signals the start of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of bilateral relations between Switzerland and the island nation. Relations between the two countries are friendly and fruitful. Japan is Switzerland's second largest economic partner in Asia.

President Didier Burkhalter to visit Japan to mark 150th anniversary of bilateral relations

29.01.2014 — Media release EDA
President Didier Burkhalter will travel to Japan between 3 and 6 February. The visit marks the 150th anniversary of bilateral relations between Switzerland and the island nation. The president, who is travelling with his wife, will open the celebrations at a dedicated event. In addition to an audience with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, and a meeting with Crown Prince Naruhito, the programme includes official talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. Japan is Switzerland's second largest economic partner in Asia.

Swiss business community supports relief efforts in Western Japan

02.08.2018 — Local news Japan
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) will donate a total of 3 million yen to help those affected by last month’s devastating floods.

Joint statement on executions in Japan

26.07.2018 — Position Japan
The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and the Heads of Mission of Iceland, Norway and Switzerland issue the following statement in Japan:

State Secretary Pascale Baeriswyl in Japan to foster political dialogue

11.07.2018 — Local news Japan
The State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs met with Japanese officials and academics in Tokyo to discuss domestic and international challenges.

Switzerland and Fuji City to collaborate for 2020 pre-training camps

06.07.2018 — Local news Japan
The City of Fuji will welcome athletes from the Swiss Swimming Federation for training ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games and other international competitions.

Joint statement on executions in Japan

06.07.2018 — Position Japan
The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and the Heads of Mission of Iceland, Norway and Switzerland issue the following statement in Japan:

Earthquake in the Osaka region

18.06.2018 — Local news Japan
Message from the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

Ambassador Paroz in Oita to inaugurate Host Town partnership

19.05.2018 — Local news Japan
Following the announcement of the Oita City – Switzerland partnership for the Host Town Initiative, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan traveled to Oita to greet city officials and begin preparations towards 2020.

Third Japanese city partners with Switzerland for 2020 Host Town Initiative

27.04.2018 — Local news Japan
Oita City was officially selected by the Japanese government as another “host town” for Switzerland on the road to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Visit of Andréa Maechler, Member of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank

20.04.2018 — Local news Japan
Dr. Maechler visited Tokyo to meet, among others, with counterparts at the Bank of Japan. During her visit, she gave a lecture at the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan’s luncheon on the digital future.

Swiss President Alain Berset visits Japan, meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

12.04.2018 — Local news Japan
On April 12, the President of the Swiss Confederation arrived in Japan for an official visit and met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The official talks addressed bilateral relations including economic policy and international issues. Mr. Alain Berset also attended a health conference on April 14.

Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer visits Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso

04.04.2018 — Local news Japan
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer paid a working visit to Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Taro Aso. The two ministers discussed bilateral and multilateral financial issues during their meeting in Tokyo.

Lausanne - a hub for art and design in Switzerland

06.03.2018 — Local news Japan
Over 100 participants gathered for the first edition of “Swiss Culture Talk”, which focused on the University of Art and Design Lausanne (ECAL).