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900 Swiss travellers back in Switzerland thanks to the FDFA's return campaign

900 Swiss travellers back in Switzerland thanks to the FDFA's return campaign

The FDFA charters aircraft to bring back Swiss travellers. Flights from Latin America and Africa have already been operated, and further flights - also to Asia - are planned.

Federal Councillor Cassis clears the way for second return flight from Lima

Federal Councillor Cassis clears the way for second return flight from Lima

Because the landing clearance was missing for the aircraft that was to take Swiss travellers from Lima to Zurich, Federal Councillor Cassis contacted Peru's foreign minister. With success.

"What does the FDFA advise?"

"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.

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Gender equality and women's rights worldwide

Twenty-five years after the Beijing Conference, Switzerland is in New York to reaffirm its commitment and present a review of its efforts in the face of a large number of continuing challenges.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

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

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Switzerland is committed at several levels to protecting refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

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

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