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OSCE press release on the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

05.10.2026 — Press releases EDA
The conference provides a platform for participating States, OSCE institutions and structures, national human rights institutions and civil society to take stock of the implementation of OSCE human dimension commitments and discuss developments affecting democracy, human rights and the rule of law across the OSCE region. The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ignazio Cassis (via video message), the OSCE Secretary-General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, and the FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel also took part in the conference.

New ambassadors and changes at head office

02.10.2026 — Press releases EDA
Ambassadorial titles have been awarded and the following personnel changes have been decided on for 2026 and 2027 in the external network as well as at FDFA head office and the Federal Chancellery. This comes as part of the FDFA's periodic transfer rotation and is based on appointments made by the Federal Council.

Presidential visit to India marks first anniversary of free trade agreement

01.10.2026 — Press releases EDA
President Guy Parmelin will travel to India from 5 to 7 October, where he has been invited to pay a state visit. Talks are scheduled to take place with Indian President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marks the first anniversary of the entry into force of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Mr Parmelin is taking part in a TEPA summit alongside delegations from the other EFTA states and will be accompanied by a delegation of business and academic representatives.

FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel holds political consultations with Germany in Bern

30.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
State Secretary Alexandre Fasel today received his counterpart from the German Federal Foreign Office, Géza Andreas von Geyr, for political talks. Their discussion centred on the close relations between Switzerland and its largest trading partner, Germany, as well as issues relating to competitiveness and security in Europe. The two state secretaries also discussed their countries' respective positions on other geopolitical developments.

Volker Türk visits Bern: dialogue on the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

30.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor Beat Jans and State Secretary Alexandre Fasel received UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Bern on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Discussions focused on the partnership between Switzerland and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the role of International Geneva, and current human rights challenges. Switzerland also renewed its financial support for the OHCHR for the 2026–27 period.

Switzerland and Kuwait celebrate their close ties during an official visit by the Crown Prince

29.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
The Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah, was received by President Guy Parmelin at the Lohn country residence on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. This is a return visit, following Mr Parmelin’s official visit to Kuwait in February. These high-level meetings are being held to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

OSCE conference in Zug: Switzerland emphasises prevention, dialogue and cooperation to counter escalation after cyber incidents

29.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
As part of its Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) chairpersonship this year, on 29 September 2026 Switzerland brought together high-level representatives from the fields of politics, diplomacy and cybersecurity in order to discuss ways of preventing escalation following cyber incidents. Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the OSCE chairman-in-office and head of the FDFA, emphasised the role of dialogue; Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), underlined the importance of preventive measures. The two-day conference in Zug, entitled ‘De-escalation in cyberspace: mediation and preventive diplomacy’, is the final thematic conference ahead of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting on 3 and 4 December 2026 in Lugano.

Switzerland takes part in Toronto conference on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war

28.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
On 28 and 29 September, the Federal Council's delegate for Ukraine, Jacques Gerber, will represent Switzerland at Pathways to Peace, the second international conference on returning forcibly transferred or deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war. Switzerland's participation underpins its ongoing commitment to the protection of those affected by the war against Ukraine and to respect for international law.

The 10th summit of the European Political Community will take place in Zurich

25.09.2026 — Press releases EDA
In April 2027, Switzerland will host the 10th meeting of the heads of state and government of the European Political Community, bringing together around 50 countries as well as several international organisations. At its meeting on 25 September 2026, the Federal Council decided that the summit will be held in Zurich at The Circle conference centre. The European Political Community has been meeting twice a year since the end of 2022.

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