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Switzerland and the UN organise the Geneva Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism

01.04.2016 — Press releases EDA
A high-level conference on preventing violent extremism is to take place in Geneva on 7-8 April 2016. The conference is being jointly organised by Switzerland and the UN. Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will open the ministerial segment of the conference on 8 April.

Conference on engagement in fragile states and official working meeting: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to travel to Stockholm and Berlin

01.04.2016 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Didier Burkhalter will attend the 5th Global Meeting of the International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (IDPS) in Stockholm on 5 April 2016. On the afternoon of 6 April, Mr Burkhalter will travel to Berlin for an official working meeting with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Conference on engagement in fragile states and official working meeting: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to travel to Stockholm and Berlin

Hans Dreyer wird Direktor bei der Ernährungs- und Landwirtschaftsorganisation der Vereinten Nationen (FAO)

29.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
Die Division Pflanzenproduktion und Pflanzenschutz (AGP) bei der UNO-Organisation für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (FAO) wird künftig von einem Schweizer geleitet: Hans Dreyer, Leiter Fachbereich Pflanzengesundheit und Sorten beim Bundesamt für Landwirtschaft (BLW), wechselt auf den 1. Mai 2016 nach Rom. Seine Kandidatur wurde offiziell vom EDA unterstützt.

Clima: il Consiglio federale approva l’Accordo di Parigi e i parametri della politica futura

23.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
Nella sua seduta odierna il Consiglio federale ha autorizzato la firma dell’Accordo di Parigi sulla protezione del clima, che disciplina la politica climatica internazionale dopo il 2020. Il Consiglio federale ha inoltre definito i parametri di riferimento per la politica climatica nazionale per il periodo 2021-2030. In tal senso intende modificare la legge sul CO2. La relativa consultazione sarà avviata a fine estate.

Il Consiglio federale definisce il corridoio e la zona di pianificazione del nuovo tracciato delle linee ad altissima tensione in Ticino

23.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
Via libera alla progettazione delle linee ad altissima tensione a 380 kV di Swissgrid AG e a 132 kV delle FFS tra Airolo e Lavorgo (Cantone Ticino). In data odierna il Consiglio federale ha definito il corridoio di pianificazione delle due linee che consente da un lato di rafforzare le capacità di trasporto sugli assi nord-sud e est-ovest e, dall'altro, di garantire l'approvvigionamento elettrico degli impianti della AlpTransit Gottardo SA. Inoltre, il Collegio ha delimitato la zona di pianificazione per una linea ad altissima tensione tra All'Acqua e Magadino, attraverso la Vallemaggia. In questo modo sarà possibile riorganizzare le linee e, grazie allo smantellamento di oltre 60 km di linee ad altissima tensione, sgravare paesaggi pregiati nel Comparto "Alto Ticino".

Indagini preliminari EIA nelle regioni Giura est e Zurigo nord-est: la valutazione dell'UFAM

22.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
L'Ufficio federale dell'ambiente (UFAM) ha presentato i propri pareri sulle indagini preliminari per l'esame dell’impatto sull’ambiente (EIA) in merito ai siti per deposti in strati geologici profondi Giura est e Zurigo nord-est proposti dalla Nagra. L'UFAM formula richieste per l'indagine principale della prima fase dell'EIA.

Le conseiller fédéral Didier Burkhalter et le ministre italien des affaires étrangères Paolo Gentiloni s'accordent sur une coopération plus étroite concernant les questions transfrontalières

21.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
Le conseiller fédéral Didier Burkhalter a rencontré, lundi à Neuchâtel, son homologue italien Paolo Gentiloni dans le cadre d'un entretien bilatéral. Les discussions ont avant tout porté sur les questions de coopération transfrontalière, notamment sur les aspects liés à la sécurité. Le conseiller fédéral et le ministre italien des affaires étrangères se sont accordés sur une coopération plus étroite entre les deux pays. La rencontre a également porté sur la mise en œuvre du nouvel article constitutionnel sur l'immigration. Le conseiller fédéral a souligné que le gouvernement suisse s'efforce de trouver un accord avec l'UE sur une clause de sauvegarde consensuelle fondée sur l'accord sur la libre circulation. Le ministre italien des affaires étrangères a confirmé le soutien de l'Italie à ce processus.

Switzerland’s enlargement contribution rated highly

21.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
An independent evaluation has confirmed the federal authorities responsible have achieved good results in implementing Switzerland’s enlargement contribution to the new EU member states. The in-depth assessment showed that the projects, of which there are some 300, are making a positive contribution towards promoting social and economic development in the 13 partner states. The objectives are being attained or even exceeded in the vast majority of projects. Various recommendations encourage further efficiency and greater thematic and geographic focus.

Swiss and Italian foreign ministers agree on closer cooperation in cross-border matters

21.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), met with his Italian counterpart, Paolo Gentiloni, on Monday in Neuchâtel to discuss cross-border cooperation and security. The two foreign ministers agreed to work closely on these matters. They also discussed the implementation of the new article of the Swiss Federal Constitution on immigration. Mr Burkhalter underscored the Federal Council's efforts to come to an agreement with the EU on a mutually agreed safeguard clause based on the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons. Mr Gentiloni pledged Italy's support for this process.

Switzerland deplores the Israeli government's decision to expropriate Palestinian land south of Jericho to make way for settlements

18.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland deplores the Israeli government's decision to confiscate land in the occupied Palestinian territory to make way for settlements.

Switzerland deplores the Israeli government's decision to expropriate Palestinian land south of Jericho to make way for settlements

18.03.2016 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland deplores the Israeli government's decision to confiscate land in the occupied Palestinian territory to make way for settlements.

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Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Conference: global security and bilateral relations at centre of talks

11.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
On 10 and 11 July, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Malaysia. His participation underlines South East Asia's growing economic importance to Switzerland. Mr Cassis used the platform to discuss economic ties, bilateral relations and global challenges with his counterparts from Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. For the first time, he also met the new Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand on the margins of the conference.

Victims of National Socialism: Call for proposals to design the memorial in Bern

11.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
In April 2023, the Federal Council decided to establish a memorial in the centre of Bern for the victims of National Socialism. The Federal Council considers it vital to keep alive the memory of the consequences of National Socialism, as well as the fate of the six million Jews and all other victims of the Nazi regime. On the recommendation of the communal parliament of the City of Bern, the Casinoterrasse near the Federal Parliament was selected as the location for the site of remembrance. A call is now being organised to gather proposals for the its creation from multidisciplinary teams in the fields of art, architecture and history.

Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to reconstruction at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome

11.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) has been held since 2022 to coordinate reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. At this year's conference, which took place in Rome from 10 to 11 July, the head of the Swiss delegation, Jacques Gerber, signed an international treaty with Ukraine. This forms the legal basis for increased cooperation with the Swiss private sector in reconstruction. Projects in the areas of health, education and war risk insurance were also approved.

Strengthening economic ties is focus of talks by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in Nepal and Bhutan

09.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visited Nepal and Bhutan during his week-long trip to Asia from 7 to 9 July. The official talks with government representatives centred on bilateral relations and opportunities for deeper economic cooperation.

Les droits des femmes et la non-discrimination au cœur du travail de la Suisse pendant la 59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme.

08.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
Dans un contexte global marqué par le recul de l’Etat de droit, la Suisse travaille avec détermination en faveur des droits de l’homme. Pour cette 59ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme (CDH) des Nations Unies, un accent particulier a été placé sur la promotion des droits des femmes et de l’égalité de genre, ainsi que sur les droits des personnes LGBT. La session, qui s'est clôturée aujourd’hui après trois semaines et demie de débats, a été marquée par une adaptation du travail imposée par les restrictions budgétaires affectant l’ensemble du système onusien.

Switzerland reopens its embassy in Iran – ambassador returns to Tehran

06.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
As of today, 6 July 2025, the Swiss embassy in Tehran is open again after having temporarily closed on 20 June due to the unstable situation in Iran. Ambassador Nadine Olivieri Lozano and a small team returned to Tehran yesterday overland via Azerbaijan. The embassy will gradually resume operations.

Ignazio Cassis in Asia for ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and bilateral talks

03.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, will be travelling to Asia from 7 to 13 July 2025. He will attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. His participation highlights the growing economic and geopolitical importance of the South East Asian states. Official working visits to Nepal, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore are also planned around the conference.

Presentation of credentials

02.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
Ambassadors newly accredited to Switzerland present their credentials

FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel in Germany for political consultations

01.07.2025 — Press releases EDA
Alexandre Fasel, the state secretary of the FDFA, was in Berlin on 1 July 2025 to hold political consultations with his German counterpart, the state secretary of the Federal Foreign Office, Géza Andreas von Geyr. Talks focused on current geopolitical developments, bilateral issues and the opening of the consultation procedure in Switzerland on the agreements in the new Swiss-EU package. Mr Fasel also met with the state secretary of Germany's Federal Chancellery, Jörg Semmler.

Switzerland attends 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

30.06.2025 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland will be participating in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July 2025. Organised under the auspices of the United Nations, this global event aims to address financing challenges in order to help achieve the 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals. The conference will cover a wide range of issues relating to development policy, environmental, economic and social sustainability, and macroeconomics. The Swiss delegation is being led by Patricia Danzi, director general of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Karin Keller-Sutter to meet Emmanuel Macron in Paris

27.06.2025 — Press releases EDA
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Karin Keller-Sutter, is to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday, 1 July. The geopolitical situation and security issues will be at the centre of their discussions. Also on the agenda are bilateral relations between Switzerland and France, European policy and competitiveness.

Switzerland to host a global summit on artificial intelligence in 2027

25.06.2025 — Press releases EDA
On 25 June 2025, the Federal Council expressed its intention to host an artificial intelligence (AI) summit in Geneva in 2027.

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SwissInTouch, Switzerland in your pocket

24.11.2022 — Article EDA
Approximately 780,000 Swiss citizens abroad currently benefit from the wide range of services provided by a global network of representations offering advice and support. The FDFA Helpline is also on hand to answer queries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now there's a new app that makes staying in touch even easier: SwissInTouch keeps Switzerland at your fingertips.

Speech - 150e anniversaire du passage de la frontière de l’armée du général Bourbaki

29.01.2022 — EDA
Allocution du président de la Confédération Ignazio Cassis, chef du Département fédéral des affaires étrangères, à l’occasion du 150e anniversaire du passage de la frontière de l’armée du général Bourbaki - Check against delivery.

"Digitalisation - an opportunity for Europe's democratic values"

21.05.2021 — EDA
Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), on the occasion of the 131st (virtual) Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Check against delivery.

Official opening of the Ceneri Base Tunnel

04.09.2020 — EDA
Camorino, 04.09.2020 - Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the Inauguration Ceremony "Ceneri2020" - Check against delivery

Passaggio di testimone tra generazioni (de-fr-it)

25.08.2020 — EDA
Bern, 25.08.2020: Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the retirement of the ambassadors and the welcoming of the young diplomats who are taking up their posts in the service of the FDFA. Check against delivery.

75 years of the United Nations (fr)

26.06.2020 — EDA
Geneva, 26.06.2020: Address by the Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter - Check against delivery

Opening of the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council (fr)

24.02.2020 — EDA
Geneva, 24.02.2020 - Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis - Check against delivery

Discover the world with the FDFA and with peace mind

17.01.2020 — Article EDA
Just what is the perfect trip abroad? And where would it take you? Swiss travellers have different needs and expectations – some prefer to go on their own, others would rather choose an organised tour. It doesn't matter if you're a backpacker or a jet-setter: the FDFA provides a wide range of services for anyone who wants to travel abroad.

Switzerland and Italy reach an agreement on Campione d'Italia

20.12.2019 — EDA
At its meeting on 20 December 2019, the Federal Council approved an exchange of notes between Switzerland and Italy regarding the change of the customs status of the Italian enclave of Campione d'Italia. This exchange of notes is necessary to ensure legal certainty and facilitates the transition of Campione d'Italia into the European Union's customs territory, scheduled for 1 January 2020.

Third meeting of the Working Group on Unresolved Issues established by the Joint Committee supervising the implementation of the Agreement between the Government of Georgia and the Government of the Russian Federation

19.12.2019 — EDA
On 16 and 17 December 2019 a third meeting of the Working Group on Unresolved Issues established by the Joint Committee, supervising the implementation of the Agreement between the Government of Georgia and the Government of the Russian Federation on the basic principles for a mechanism of customs administration and monitoring of trade in goods, signed on 9 November 2011, took place in Bern.

First Global Refugee Forum in Geneva brings together actors committed to finding shared solutions

17.12.2019 — EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis has opened the Global Refugee Forum together with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. The purpose of the forum, which takes place on 17 and 18 December at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, is to find shared solutions to meet the needs of refugees and their host communities.

Federal Council extends freeze on assets relating to Tunisia and Ukraine

13.12.2019 — EDA
On 13 December 2019, the Federal Council decided to extend for one year the preventive freeze on the assets relating to Tunisia and Ukraine. The purpose of this decision is to support the judicial cooperation between Switzerland and these two states.

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