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State Secretary Alexandre Fasel meets Turkish deputy foreign minister in Bern
The meeting took place today as part of annual political consultations between Switzerland and Turkey. Discussions focused on bilateral relations and the challenges faced by the OSCE. They also cov...
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New ambassadors and changes at head office
Ambassadorial titles have been awarded and the following personnel changes have been decided on for 2026 and 2027 in the external network as well as at FDFA head office and the Federal Chancellery....
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Ukraine: Federal Council approves additional Swiss private-sector projects
On 2 October, the Federal Council decided to fund eight projects by Swiss companies to support reconstruction in Ukraine. The projects were selected through a competitive selection process.
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Presidential visit to India marks first anniversary of free trade agreement
President Guy Parmelin will travel to India from 5 to 7 October, where he has been invited to pay a state visit. Talks are scheduled to take place with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Min...
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FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel holds political consultations with Germany in Bern
State Secretary Alexandre Fasel today received his counterpart from the German Federal Foreign Office, Géza Andreas von Geyr, for political talks. Their discussion centred on the close relations be...
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Volker Türk visits Bern: dialogue on the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Federal Councillor Beat Jans and State Secretary Alexandre Fasel received UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Bern on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Discussions focused on the partne...
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«Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility – of the state, the economy and society»
Opening speech by Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), at the OSCE Chairpersonship Conference in Zug, Tuesday, 29 Septemb...
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Switzerland and Kuwait celebrate their close ties during an official visit by the Crown Prince
The Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al Sabah, was received by President Guy Parmelin at the Lohn country residence on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. This is a return vi...
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OSCE Chairmanship Conference in Zug: "The human dimension of cybersecurity: Responsibility remains ours"
Closing speech pronounced by Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, at the OSCE Chairmanship Conference on “De-escalation in Cyberspace: mediation and preventive diplomacy”. The...
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OSCE conference in Zug: Switzerland emphasises prevention, dialogue and cooperation to counter escalation after cyber incidents
As part of its Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) chairpersonship this year, on 29 September 2026 Switzerland brought together high-level representatives from the fields of...
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Switzerland takes part in Toronto conference on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war
On 28 and 29 September, the Federal Council's delegate for Ukraine, Jacques Gerber, will represent Switzerland at Pathways to Peace, the second international conference on returning forcibly transf...
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The 10th summit of the European Political Community will take place in Zurich
In April 2027, Switzerland will host the 10th meeting of the heads of state and government of the European Political Community, bringing together around 50 countries as well as several internationa...
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In New York, Switzerland advocates dialogue in a fragmented world
From 20 to 23 September 2026, during the high-level week of the UN General Assembly, the head of the FDFA, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, focused his discussions on three key issues: the Middle...
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‘De-escalation in cyberspace: mediation and preventive diplomacy’ – OSCE conference in Zug
How can we prevent cyber incidents from escalating into international crises or exacerbating existing tensions? This question will be the focus of the international conference on ‘De-escalation in ...
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Building bridges: President Parmelin calls for dialogue and open trade at UN General Assembly
At the opening of the United Nations (UN) General Debate in New York on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, Swiss president Guy Parmelin reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to dialogue and open trade in th...
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Ukraine: Switzerland helps safeguard grain harvest
Switzerland is providing CHF 3 million in support of a project run by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to safeguard the Ukrainian grain harvest and prepare for the next pl...
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High-level opening week of the UN General Assembly: Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel
Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) at the 2026 UNGA high-level event: Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel.
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Two new football pitches opened in West Bank
Switzerland is supporting access to sport and safe meeting spaces for children in the occupied Palestinian territory. Alongside the world football federation FIFA, the FDFA has created two new foot...
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Giardino dei Giusti in Locarno: ‘A garden that needs looking after’ (it)
Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the inauguration of the Giardino dei Giusti in Locarno. Check against delivery.
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OSCE Ministerial Council in Lugano: Armed Forces support and restriction on the use of airspace
At its meeting on 18 September 2026, the Federal Council approved the deployment of the Armed Forces in a supporting role to assist the civilian authorities with security arrangements during the me...
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International Geneva adapts to structural change, strengthens coordination and increases efficiency
International Geneva has proved resilient in the face of geopolitical shifts and the resultant impact on multilateralism. The urgent measures taken by the Confederation, Canton and City of Geneva i...
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OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum: The importance of anticipating new technologies in the work of the OSCE (fr)
Speech by State Secretary Alexandre Fasel at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague. Check against delivery
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OSCE press release: OSCE opens 32nd Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague
The 32nd Economic and Environmental Forum focuses on how the anticipation of technological developments and the strengthening of science-based diplomacy can contribute to security and stability acr...
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Sport for dialogue and peace in Lausanne
On 9 September 2026, Lausanne hosted a high-level meeting dedicated to the role of sport in diplomacy and peace. Representatives from politics, sports and science from the Sahel region and West Afr...
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Federal Council joins EU sanctions against trade in gold from Sudan
The Federal Council has banned the purchase and import of gold originating in Sudan. The sale to Sudan of certain goods used in gold mining and gold extraction is also prohibited. In so doing, the ...
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