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High-level conference on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

High-level conference on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

In the margins of the general debate, Federal Councillor Cassis co-chaired a high-level conference on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen with Sweden and the European Union.

President Parmelin addresses the UN General Assembly

President Parmelin addresses the UN General Assembly

President Parmelin presents the UN priorities of Swiss foreign policy to the UN General Assembly.

Victims of cluster munitions speak out

Cluster munitions

Victims of cluster munitions speak out

In 2021, Switzerland is presiding over the Second Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. To provide a better understanding of the issues, we are giving voice to the victims.

Ephemeral art for lasting peace

Ephemeral art for lasting peace

Graffiti artist Saype calls for world peace through his giant grass painting in the park of the United Nations in New York.

A passport introduces Swiss democracy

A passport introduces Swiss democracy

The Swiss Democracy Passport, a short guide to Swiss democracy, was presented at the Polit-Forum Käfigturm in Bern.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

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"What does the FDFA advise?"

Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

International organizations

International organizations

Switzerland's candidature for the UN Security Council

Switzerland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2023–24. The Federal Council formally submitted the candidature in 2011 after consultations with Parliament. The election for the two-year term will take place in New York in June 2022.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

International cooperation

International cooperation

Greater focus and impact

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.

Institutional agreement

The Federal Council has taken the decision not to sign the InstA. The negotiations with the EU did not produce the outcomes Switzerland needed to sign the agreement.