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Statement on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the death of President Abraham Lincoln
13.04.2015
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Position
United States of America
Letter signed by Federal Councilor Didier Burkhalter
Bern, Switzerland
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to attend Washington summit on countering violent extremism
04.02.2015
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Press release
EDA
At the invitation of United States Secretary of State John Kerry, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will discuss measures at the Washington summit on 19 February 2015 to deter young people from becoming involved in terrorist groups and networks. Preventing and combating the root causes of terrorism is a foreign policy priority for Switzerland.
Switzerland applauds the rapprochement between Cuba and the United States
18.12.2014
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Press release
EDA
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is very pleased about the announced measures to normalise relations between Cuba and the United States. It welcomes this historic step and congratulates the American President, Barack Obama, and the Cuban President, Raúl Castro, on this path-breaking decision.
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Didier Burkhalter, underscores the importance of involving civil society and young people in the work of the OSCE
03.12.2014
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Press release
EDA
Didier Burkhalter, Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and President of the Swiss Confederation, took part in a civil society parallel conference today during which recommendations from civil society were submitted to the OSCE Ministerial Council. Mr Burkhalter's participation in the parallel conference underlines the importance the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship attaches to the involvement of civil society and young people in the work of the OSCE.
Some 50 foreign ministers of OSCE states to attend the 2014 Ministerial Council meeting in Basel
02.12.2014
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Press release
EDA
The annual meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will take place on 4 and 5 December 2014 in Basel at the invitation of the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship. The discussions of this central decision-making and management body of foreign ministers of OSCE participating States wilI focus on the situation in Ukraine on the first day and on combating international terrorism on the second. A civil society forum will take place in the run-up to the meeting on 3 December. The greater involvement of civil society – and young people – in the work of the OSCE is a priority of the 2014 Swiss Chairmanship.
Switzerland to head the ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee
15.10.2014
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Press release
EDA
Thomas Schneider of Switzerland, Deputy Head of OFCOM's International Relations Service, was yesterday elected Chairman of ICANN's Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC).
Federal Council addresses the situation in Ukraine
26.03.2014
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Press release
EDA
The Federal Council today has condemned Russia’s annexation of Crimea. It has taken note of the sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States, and has decided to take all measures necessary to prevent Switzerland from being used to evade any of these sanctions. It will also strengthen coordination between the federal departments to analyse and monitor the situation in Ukraine.
President of the Swiss Confederation and U.S. Vice President at the White House
25.02.2014
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Local news
United States of America
Swiss government names new Ambassadors
13.11.2013
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Press release
EDA
The Swiss government (Federal Council) has approved the list of diplomatic staff transfers scheduled for 2014 submitted by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The changes will be made in accordance with the normal rate of transfers, to be communicated at the time of the decision by the Federal Council. The appointments of Heads of Mission take effect as soon as the authorities in the host country communicate their approval. The Federal Council takes this opportunity to express its gratitude to the Ambassadors due to retire for the services rendered.
Presence Switzerland Makes a Very Positive Assessment of Solar Impulse’s American Adventure
16.07.2013
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Press release
EDA
Presence Switzerland (PRS), the office responsible for Switzerland’s image abroad, which supports the project, has made a very positive assessment of Solar Impulse’s “Across America Mission,” the solar airplane’s crossing of the United States. The nearly four-month aeronautical voyage strengthened Switzerland’s image across the Atlantic and highlighted its assets in the areas of innovation, science, and education.
Exécution de deux citoyens palestiniens dans la bande de Gaza et d’une citoyenne américaine au Texas - Statement by the FDFA (fr)
27.06.2013
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Press release
EDA
La Suisse regrette profondément l’exécution de deux citoyens palestiniens dans la bande de Gaza le 22 juin 2013 et également les condamnations à mort prononcées aux cours des dernières semaines à Gaza.
