22.10.2019

Federal Councillor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis met China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on 22 October 2019, as the two countries gear up to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore issues of current interest to both countries. The meeting builds on the strategic dialogue established between Switzerland and China in 2017 and follows on from Mr Cassis visit to Beijing in April 2018.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis leads Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his delegation through the streets of Bern.
Ignazio Cassis met China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Bern for the second round of strategic dialogue. © Keystone

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