Here you can find the last 12 media releases and other news published by the FDFA, such as statements, announcements and articles, in chronological order.
All media releases can be found on the Administarions's website.
Here you can find the last 12 media releases and other news published by the FDFA, such as statements, announcements and articles, in chronological order.
All media releases can be found on the Administarions's website.
24.08.2016
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Article
EDA
Italy was hit by a major earthquake on Wednesday, claiming many victims. There are as yet no reports of any Swiss victims. Didier Burkhalter offers Switzerland's support.
24.08.2016
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Article
EDA
Bern, 24 August 2016 – The head of the FDFA takes part in the filming of a documentary on child soldiers. Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to the protection of children recruited into armed groups in conflicts.
24.08.2016
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Press release
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24.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
On 24 August 2016 the Federal Council approved a loan of CHF 12 million to the Foundation for Buildings for International Organisations (FIPOI) to finance preparatory work for the demolition and reconstruction of one of the headquarters buildings of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva.
22.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
Bilateral relations between Switzerland and Italy and policy on Europe were the focus of talks which Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter held with his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni on 22 August 2016 on the margins of this year's Ambassadors and International Network Conference in Geneva. The two foreign ministers agreed to coordinate more closely, particularly in the area of European policy.
22.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
Presence Switzerland, part of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), is extremely pleased with the success of its House of Switzerland at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which has proved a real hit with the public and attracted widespread media coverage. For the first time, the House will remain open for the Paralympics as well.
22.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter opened this year’s Ambassadors and International Network Conference on Monday 22 August 2016. The four-day conference has as its theme ‘Switzerland – stakeholder and beneficiary of the multilateral system’ and this year is being held in Geneva’s Palais des Nations, the highly symbolic building opened in 1936 to house the League of Nations. International Geneva is the European heart of multilateral diplomacy while also serving as a platform for Swiss foreign policy. The choice of venue for this year’s conference emphasises Switzerland’s role as a host country and an active and innovative member of the UN. Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni attended the conference as guest speaker. On Tuesday, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, and other members of the Federal Council will also address the ambassadors in a series of presentations and seminars.
18.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) condemns the series of attacks committed in the last few days against the security and law enforcement forces in Turkey.
17.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
Valentin Zellweger, the new permanent representative of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and to the other international organisations in Geneva, has been appointed a member of the Foundation Council of the Foundation for Buildings for International Organisations (FIPOI). His deputy Sabrina Dallafior has for her part joined the Foundation Board of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. At its meeting today, the Federal Council adopted these two changes.
16.08.2016
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EDA
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is appalled by the growing number of attacks against hospitals and schools in a large proportion of armed conflicts and reiterates that all parties to a conflict have an obligation to take the measures required by international humanitarian law to protect the civilian population and persons hors de combat and to mitigate the impact of conflicts on civilians.
05.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
Meeting today at Gutenberg Castle in Balzers (Liechtenstein), the foreign ministers of the five German-speaking countries decided to collaborate more closely on the prevention of violent extremism, cooperative security in Europe and other regions and the promotion of the German language. The ministers also underlined the importance of close, constructive relations between the members of the European Union and neighbouring countries like Switzerland.
03.08.2016
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Press release
EDA
The foreign ministers of the ten ASEAN member states have accorded Switzerland sectoral dialogue partner status. Switzerland has just received official confirmation of its new status, which will allow it to take part in high-level meetings of the most important regional organisation in Southeast Asia, strengthen its bilateral relations with the ASEAN member states and extend its presence and ties in the Asia-Pacific region.