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Situation in the Middle East

Crisis

Updated on 18 Mar 2026

Switzerland's position and information for Swiss citizens and travellers in the region.

Overview Statements

Communication18 March 2026

Situation in the Middle East

Switzerland's position and information for Swiss citizens and travellers in the region.

Communication15 January 2026

Statement: Situation in Iran

Statement: Situation in Iran

Communication7 January 2026

Statement: Situation in Venezuela

Statement: Situation in Venezuela

Communication1 July 2025

Statement: new financing solution for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Map showing the capitals of India and Pakistan.

Position statement12 May 2025

Statement: India – Pakistan

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Communication15 April 2025

Swiss woman kidnapped in Niger

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Communication1 April 2025

FDFA provides additional funds for humanitarian aid in Myanmar

The humanitarian situation in Myanmar is precarious in the aftermath of the earthquake. Switzerland is providing further funds to support the affected population.

Infographic with a map of Syria.

Position statement8 March 2025

Statement Syria

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Switzerland strongly condemns the attack on Goma by the M23, supported by Rwanda, and calls for respect of territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Position statement29 January 2025

Statement Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Switzerland is demanding that the Iranian authorities provide detailed information on the reasons for the arrest and a full investigation into the circumstances of the death of a Swiss national.

Position statement10 January 2025

Statement Iran

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Statement

Position statement11 November 2024

Stellungnahme: RTS-Beitrag zur UNRWA-Finanzierung vom 10. November 2024

Im Beitrag «Financement de l'UNRWA: un document embarrassant passé sous silence» in der Sendung 19h30 von Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) vom 10. November 2024 wurden mehrere Stellungnahmen des EDA nicht berücksichtigt.

Infographic with a map on which Bangladesh is highlighted.

Position statement8 August 2024

Statement: Crisis in Bangladesh

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Statement

Position statement7 October 2023

Statement Israel / OPT

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Graphic illustrating Africa with a pin on the Niger.

Position statement27 July 2023

Statement Niger

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Position statement17 May 2023

Statement Mali

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Grafik Stellungnahme EDA

Position statement27 March 2023

Statement Nord Stream Investigations

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Statement Saudi Arabia / Iran

Position statement10 March 2023

Statement Saudi Arabia / Iran

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Statement Afghanistan

Position statement8 March 2023

Statement Afghanistan

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) monitors the political and social situation abroad and issues specific position statements. The FDFA's positions are guided by the objectives, and priorities of Swiss foreign policy as set out, for example, in the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy, and other thematic and geographical strategies.

Contact

FDFA Communication
General Secretariat GS-FDFA
Federal Palace West
3003 Bern