Published on 1 February 2026

Geographical strategies

The Federal Council has fleshed out certain areas of the Foreign Policy Strategy in a series of geographical and thematic follow-up strategies.

Graph showing geographical strategies.

Asia G20 Strategy

Against the backdrop of an increasingly fragmented international order, the Asian members of the G20 are gaining greater influence on the global stage, both in economic and security policy terms. Switzerland's Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–27 responds to this trend with the aim of enhancing relations with the non-European G20 members and actively helping influence the growing strategic interdependence between Asia and Europe. In this context the existing China Strategy for the period 2021–24 is being updated and extended. The Asia G20 Strategy will in future include the key actors China, India, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea. Switzerland is therefore establishing a solid basis for a differentiated understanding of Asia's regional dynamics.

Africa Strategy

Approved by the Federal Council, the Africa Strategy 2025–28 is rooted in a long-term partnership between Switzerland and Africa. The dynamics at play on the continent impact directly on Europe and on Switzerland. Conscious of the economic potential of many countries in the region, Switzerland is also open to providing its good offices and to acting as a bridge-builder.

South East Asia Strategy

South East Asia is a fast-growing region. Taken together, the eleven countries making up the region form the world's fifth largest economy. The aim of the strategy is to strengthen Switzerland's relations with the countries in the region and to diversify its partnerships there.

Contact

Policy Planning Division
State Secretariat STS-FDFA
Federal Palace West
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