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A major milestone in the political process of reconstruction in Ukraine.

UKRAINE RECOVERY CONFERENCE 2023

A major milestone in the political process of reconstruction in Ukraine.

In London, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis cited humanitarian mine action as an example of support for Ukraine that is both effective and in the spirit of the Lugano Principles.

Sminamento umanitario: cosa fa la Svizzera?

Cooperazione internazionale

Sminamento umanitario: cosa fa la Svizzera?

Lo sminamento umanitario è essenziale per il processo di ricostruzione di un Paese, come nel caso dell’Ucraina. Le attività della Svizzera in questo settore spiegate in breve.

Federal Council adopts parameters for EU negotiating mandate

Federal Council adopts parameters for EU negotiating mandate

This is a crucial step for the Federal Council's package approach, and also factors in the positive developments in Switzerland's domestic and foreign policy to date.

Effective support in a difficult context

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Effective support in a difficult context

Every four years, the Federal Council adopts the strategy for international cooperation. Now the public is being consulted on the goals for 2025-28.

Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit turns 50

Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit turns 50

Discover through pictures and videos some of the programmes and operations that have marked the history of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

Measures taken by the Confederation to support Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. Since then, the Swiss Confederation has been implementing measures in various fields to help people affected by the war. From emergency aid packages to the reconstruction process - you can find all the Confederation's measures here.

Switzerland-EU relations

Switzerland is holding exploratory talks with the EU. In the course of discussions, Switzerland and the EU have developed a common understanding of the sectoral approach, also known as the package approach, proposed by the Federal Council. Background and information can be found here.

Switzerland in the UN Security Council

Switzerland's non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council in 2023/2024 is a continuation of its engagement for peace and security within the UN and throughout the world.

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.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

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

Enjoy your time abroad, but travel responsibly

Some advice from the FDFA to Swiss citizens to prepare for stays abroad.