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Darling, we need to talk (about food)

Darling, we need to talk (about food)

Food systems are key to achieving the goals set out in the 2030 Agenda. Switzerland is able to pool its expert knowledge to bring about change on a global level.

Switzerland calls for immediate de-escalation

Switzerland calls for immediate de-escalation

The FDFA is extremely concerned about the ongoing escalation of violence in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator

Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator

How is Switzerland contributing to the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator? Christian Frutiger shares his first-hand experience with us.

An innovative, efficient and responsible Switzerland

An innovative, efficient and responsible Switzerland

The "House of Switzerland" and the pavilion are intended to portray Switzerland in the best light at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka.

People gone missing in war – searched for and found with index cards

Central Tracing Agency (CTA)

People gone missing in war – searched for and found with index cards

The Red Cross has been tracing missing people for 150 years. Switzerland supports the organisation's Central Tracing Agency to ensure that its work will remain successful.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

"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

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