Here you can find the last 12 media releases and other news published by the FDFA, such as statements, announcements and articles, in chronological order.
All media releases can be found on the News Service of the Federal Administration.
09.05.2016
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Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), spoke at the 'Entrepreneur Day Liechtenstein, Rheintal, Vorarlberg' about how Switzerland addresses current challenges and what it can do to help shape the future. Mr Burkhalter also used his visit to the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein to hold bilateral talks with Liechtenstein's Foreign Minister, Aurelia Frick, and Deputy Prime Minister Thomas Zwiefelhofer.
06.05.2016
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On 9 May 2016, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), will visit the Pestalozzi Children's Village in Trogen in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, participate in the 'Entrepreneur Day Liechtenstein, Rheintal, Vorarlberg' in Vaduz, and meet for bilateral talks with Liechtenstein's Deputy Prime Minister Thomas Zwiefelhofer and Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick.
04.05.2016
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A number of staff changes have been announced for several Swiss representations abroad and at the head office of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in 2016. The changes will take place as part of the usual transfer rotation and on the basis of appointments made by the Federal Council. The appointments of heads of mission become effective following approval by the respective host states. Furthermore, the Federal Council has conferred the status of ambassador on members of staff at the Federal Department of Home Affairs, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces.
04.05.2016
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A number of staff changes have been announced for several Swiss representations abroad and at the head office of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in 2016. The changes will take place as part of the usual transfer rotation and on the basis of appointments made by the Federal Council. The appointments of heads of mission become effective following approval by the respective host states. Furthermore, the Federal Council has conferred the status of ambassador on members of staff at the Federal Department of Home Affairs, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces.
03.05.2016
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Neuchâtel is hosting an international counterterrorism conference on 3 and 4 May 2016. The conference, which focuses on criminal justice aspects in particular, brings together representatives of over 40 states, international organisations and other institutions.
28.04.2016
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The German Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has appointed Flavien Schaller, a Swiss national, as head of the OSCE's civilian monitoring mission at the two Russian border crossing points of Donetsk and Gukovo.
26.04.2016
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The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) invites visitors to this year's BEA (Hall 1.1) to come smell, taste and discover. In its special exhibition entitled 'Beyond one’s own four kitchen walls' it shows by way of seven examples from different continents how it contributes to the reduction of poverty and hunger, and to ecologically sound agriculture. This year's BEA will be held in Bern from 29 April to 8 May 2016.
25.04.2016
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Switzerland today deposited its ratification document to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) thereby completing the membership process. As no referendum was sought, and the deadline for doing so expired on 11 April, Switzerland will be able to participate as a full member on the Board of Governors and have access to the bank’s Board of Directors. Thanks to its swift completion of the ratification process, it will be able to participate in the institution building process.
25.04.2016
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There has been some success in the fight against malaria since the turn of the millennium – not least thanks to Switzerland's activities in this field. Nevertheless, more than 400,000 people still die from the disease every year, mostly children under five. At the event to mark World Malaria Day on 25 April 2016, SDC Director General Manuel Sager therefore appealed to all partners involved to continue the fight against malaria with the same shared determination. Only in this way can the goal of the international community be achieved to reduce the incidence of this deadly disease by 90% by 2030, he said.
25.04.2016
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There has been some success in the fight against malaria since the turn of the millennium – not least thanks to Switzerland's activities in this field. Nevertheless, more than 400,000 people still die from the disease every year, mostly children under five. At the event to mark World Malaria Day on 25 April 2016, SDC Director General Manuel Sager therefore appealed to all partners involved to continue the fight against malaria with the same shared determination. Only in this way can the goal of the international community be achieved to reduce the incidence of this deadly disease by 90% by 2030, he said.
22.04.2016
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Bundesrätin Simonetta Sommaruga, Vorsteherin des Eidgenössischen Justiz- und Polizeidepartements (EJPD), hat heute zwei Vertreter des tunesischen „Quartetts für den nationalen Dialog“, das den Friedensnobelpreis 2015 erhalten hat, zu einem Besuch in Bern empfangen. Sie unterstrich die Bedeutung der Zivilgesellschaft in der Demokratie. Zu Gast waren Abdessattar ben Moussa, Präsident der „Ligue Tunisienne des Droits de l’Homme“ (LTDH), und Fadhel Mahfoudh, Präsident des „Ordre National des Avocats de Tunisie“ (ONAT).
22.04.2016
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Swiss Humanitarian Aid is providing the most affected communities at the epicentre of the earthquake in northern Ecuador with emergency assistance. Switzerland has dispatched experts to strengthen capacities in the water and logistics sectors.
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