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Switzerland speaks CHF 4 million for the Lebanese people

EXPLOSION IN BEIRUT

Switzerland speaks CHF 4 million for the Lebanese people

At an international donor conference for Lebanon, Switzerland pledged at least four million francs in direct aid.

09.08.2020

SWISS TEAM OF SPECIALISTS IN BEIRUT

"Each assignment is unlike any other"

Following the explosion in Beirut, Switzerland sent a team of specialists to Lebanon. Operations manager Silvio Flückiger explains to us the preparations that go into such a mission.

07.08.2020

Travelling to the cantons of Valais and Vaud is possible again

COVID-19

Travelling to the cantons of Valais and Vaud is possible again

The Belgian authorities have reviewed their red list. Following the intervention of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the entry restrictions for the cantons of Valais and Vaud have been lifted.

04.08.2020

IN CONVERSATION

“Movement is freedom”

In an interview with Sonntagsblick, Ignazio Cassis talks about COVID-19, the urge to be active and about why good relationships should be protected.

02.08.2020

Sustainable embassies: Switzerland leads by example

Sustainability

Sustainable embassies: Switzerland leads by example

A new solar system supplies the Swiss embassy in Zimbabwe with energy and enables it to operate without one of the emergency power generators that are ubiquitous in Harare.

04.08.2020

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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.

AVIS28

Agile Swiss foreign policy

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

Emergency and reconstruction assistance

2015 earthquake in Nepal: “Everyone is on edge”

Ueli Salzmann, head of the SHA's first special operations team, provides immediate assistance. The Swiss Embassy in Kathmandu is responsible for long-term reconstruction aid.

Foreign policy

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

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

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.

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Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.