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Switzerland’s position on the ceasefire agreement between the parties to the conflict.

In view of the volatile situation in the Middle East, Switzerland must be able to act swiftly and in a coordinated fashion.

The dispatch on the Switzerland–EU package was adopted on 13 March 2026 for submission to Parliament.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis personally welcomed the delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia in Geneva and officially opened the talks.

The adoption of the budget confirms that the OSCE remains an important platform for dialogue. This decision therefore also contributes to the implementation of a key priority of the Swiss Chairpersonship.

One year after the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan, millions of people are dependent on humanitarian aid. Switzerland is responding.

Following the devastating fire in a bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, the FDFA is in contact with the countries affected due to the foreign victims.