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Council of Europe shapes 'Europe of values'

Helsinki, 17.05.2019 – Ignazio Cassis underscored the importance of the Council of Europe for a 'Europe of values' based on democracy, the rule of law and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
FDFA State Secretary on official visit to South Korea

Seoul, 17.05.2019 – State Secretary Pascale Baeriswyl is conducting political talks and attending the opening of the new Swiss embassy building.
Ignazio Cassis meets Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs

Bratislava, 16.05.2019 – During their meeting in Bratislava, Mr Cassis and Mr Lajčák discussed European policy, multilateralism and security in Europe.
Together against natural disasters: GPDRR opened in Geneva

Geneva, 15.05.2019 – More than 4000 experts discuss disaster prevention. The results of the conference are to be incorporated into UN policy.

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Swiss Association of Municipalities (de, fr, it)

24.05.2019 Speech

Le grandi donne dietro al Dono nazionale svizzero (it, de)

24.05.2019 Speech

FDFA appoints Matthias Egger to board of Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator foundation as representative of the Swiss Confederation

22.05.2019 Press release

Gemeinsame Geschichte, gemeinsame Zukunft (de, fr)

19.05.2019 Speech

10 years on from civil war: FDFA troubled by fresh tensions in Sri Lanka

17.05.2019 Press release

“70ème anniversaire du Conseil de l’Europe: vers une organisation inclusive et performante aussi dans le futur” (fr)

17.05.2019 Speech

#SwissTech: Switzerland showcases smart technologies in Paris

16.05.2019 Press release

Federal Council approves revised foreign policy on health

15.05.2019 Press release

Swiss representation in Belarus to be upgraded to full embassy

15.05.2019 Press release

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis travels to Slovakia for working visit and Finland for Council of Europe ministers' meeting

14.05.2019 Press release

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