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.
17.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
At the Munich Security Conference Core Group Meeting today in Vienna, the Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Didier Burkhalter, emphasised that the search for a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine is closely related to the joint undertaking by all states to promote future security in Europe. Mr Burkhalter believes that the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) can play key roles in both cases.
16.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), will travel to Vienna on Wednesday 17 June 2015 to attend the Core Group Meeting, an annual event by the organisers of the Munich Security Conference. This year's gathering will focus on the situation in Ukraine and the future of European security. Members of the Panel of Eminent Persons will also be in Vienna to present their interim report on strengthening the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
15.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
As part of its new 2015-2018 cooperation strategy for Ukraine, Switzerland is stepping up its commitment over the coming four years in the fields of governance, peacebuilding, health, sustainable energy management and financial and economic sustainability. It is thus responding to the impact of the Ukrainian conflict and the government’s reform efforts.
13.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
12.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Didier Burkhalter will represent Switzerland on Friday evening at the opening of the first European Games at Baku Olympic Stadium. The European Olympic Committee chose Azerbaijan in 2012 to host the games. Unlike other continents, this is the first time Europe has organised a continental games.
10.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
Das Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt (BAZL) hat die Totalrevision der bisherigen Verordnung über die Verkehrsregeln für Luftfahrzeuge (VVR, neu VRV-L) abgeschlossen. Die Totalrevision wurde nötig, weil die Schweiz das entsprechende EU-Recht (SERA-Verordnung) übernommen hat. Im Zusammenhang mit dieser Revision war auch die Erweiterung der Transponderpflicht auf Segelflugzeuge und Ballone ein zentrales Thema. Diese Ausweitung findet vorderhand nicht statt.
09.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter received Czech Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek on the latter’s official visit to Switzerland on Tuesday, 9 June 2015. They discussed bilateral relations, Switzerland’s policy on the European Union (EU) and a number of current international issues.
05.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
In response to the postulate of Council of States member, Karin Keller-Sutter, the Federal Council has adopted a report concluding that a comprehensive free trade agreement, by definition limited to market access, would clearly constitute a step backwards from Switzerland's bilateral agreements which are a factor of the country's economic success. Departing from the bilateral approach would also have an uncertain outcome, as renegotiating a comprehensive free trade agreement must be in the interests of both sides and would not necessarily provide the same legal certainty as the bilateral agreements.
05.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
The Federal Council approved today the report on Switzerland's candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2023-2024 term and submitted it to Parliament. The report underlines that a seat on the UN Security Council would provide Switzerland with exceptional new opportunities to pursue the principles of its own sovereign foreign policy, in particular in the areas of peace and security.
05.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
As part of the cost-cutting measures decided by the Federal Council on 11 February 2015 and on the basis of a review of the network of representations abroad, the FDFA has proposed closing the Swiss embassy in Asunción. The closing of the embassy would be followed by the opening of an honorary representation in order to maintain contact and to support the Swiss community in the country (as at 2014: 1,385 Swiss citizens, of which 1,000 have dual nationality) and to ensure that political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries continue.
02.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
Today the focus of Didier Burkhalter's visit to Vietnam has been on economic matters as he opened the Swiss consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City, which has the task, among others, of supporting Swiss companies operating in the country. Before this, Mr Burkhalter met the deputy prime minister of Vietnam in charge of economic affairs, Hoàng Trung Hải, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh for political talks in the capital Hanoi, with these covering regional security matters as well as bilateral aspects and economic issues.
01.06.2015
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Press releases
EDA
Cooperation in counterterrorism, disaster preparedness and cyberspace can strengthen mutual trust in Asia, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter said at the opening of the Asian Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Seoul. The Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said that on the basis of its experience and the instruments at its disposal, the OSCE can be a bridge for dialogue on security with Asia. Switzerland currently holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE Asian Contact Group.
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