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Visit to Bern by the President of the European Court of Human Rights
21.04.2009
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Today, Federal Councillors Micheline Calmy-Rey and Eveline Widmer Schlumpf have received the President of the European Court of Human Rights, Jean-Paul Costa, in Bern for talks.
Durban Review Conference on racism: adoption by consensus of the final declaration
21.04.2009
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Switzerland was part of the consensus which today adopted the final document of the Durban Review Conference, which corresponds to the objectives set by the Federal Council. Switzerland rejects with the greatest firmness certain remarks made by the President of Iran in the framework of this conference.
Recall of the Israeli ambassador in Switzerland
20.04.2009
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The FDFA has received confirmation of the recall of the Israeli ambassador to Switzerland. The FDFA deplores the excessive remarks made in this context by various Israeli representatives.
Visit by Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey to West Africa
13.04.2009
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Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), is to make an official visit to West Africa on 15-18 April. The visit will take her to Nigeria, Mali and Burkina Faso.
Official working visit by the Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Markos Kyprianou
09.04.2009
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Markos Kyprianou, has made an official working visit to Bern today for talks with his counterpart, Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey.
Earthquake in Italy: Switzerland offered assistance
06.04.2009
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Switzerland has offered to provide immediate aid to the victims of a violent earthquake which struck the Abruzzo region in central Italy early this morning.
Switzerland takes part in the second Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations
03.04.2009
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Switzerland will take part in the second Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, which will be held in Istanbul from 6-7 April 2009. For Switzerland, this decision is an expression of its commitment to promote the peaceful coexistence of different cultures and religions. The Swiss delegation will be led by Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey.
Humanitarian appeal
01.04.2009
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Switzerland participates in the Hague Conference on Afghanistan
31.03.2009
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EDA
By its civil activity on behalf of the Afghani population and institutions, Switzerland is participating in the efforts of the international community in Afghanistan. Martin Dahinden Director of the SDC confirmed this commitment by Switzerland during the conference held in the Hague today 31 March 2009 at the joint invitation of Afghanistan, the Netherlands and the UN.
Annual Conference 2009 of the Humanitarian Aid and the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit SHA
27.03.2009
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On the occasion of the 2009 edition of the Annual Conference, dedicated to the theme of “Save lives – alleviate suffering”, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and members of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit SHA presented a global survey of the situations requiring their intervention. In essence, their mission is to provide relief to those suffering in the wake of natural disasters and armed conflict.
Visit to Switzerland by the Polish Foreign Minister
26.03.2009
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radoslav Sikorski, was in Switzerland today for an official visit to hold talks with Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey. The day’s programme included a visit to the Polish Museum in Rapperswil.
Growth in Switzerland’s Official Development Assistance in 2008
25.03.2009
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