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Telegrams commemorate history of Swiss-Chinese relations

Bilateral relations

Telegrams commemorate history of Swiss-Chinese relations

As was the case 75 years ago, telegrams were exchanged to mark the anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the People's Republic of China.

Climate change, science diplomacy

"Switzerland can leverage its profile – including for glacier preservation"

Switzerland works to protect glaciers through its internationally recognised polar and climate research, Interview with Prof. Daniel Farinotti, a glaciologist at ETH Zurich.

Focus on Sudan: background, developments and humanitarian situation

Focus on Sudan: background, developments and humanitarian situation

The FDFA’s new Focus video highlights the background, developments and the humanitarian situation in Sudan as well as Switzerland’s commitment on site.

Switzerland calls for diplomatic steps towards a two-state solution

Switzerland calls for diplomatic steps towards a two-state solution

From Switzerland's perspective, only a two-state solution can enable Israel and Palestine to live side by side within secure and recognised borders.

Climate change exacerbates security risks

Climate change exacerbates security risks

Climate change is aggravating the risk of conflict in Africa. Switzerland is therefore participating in an African Union conference on addressing climate impacts.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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Protocol

THEMES & DOSSIERS

Measures taken by the Confederation to support Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. Since then, the Swiss Confederation has been implementing measures in various fields to help people affected by the war. From emergency aid packages to the reconstruction process - you can find all the Confederation's measures here.

Switzerland-EU relations

Switzerland and the European Union have substantively concluded the negotiations on the basis of the package approach. The Swiss delegation, led by chief negotiator Patric Franzen, had met the objectives set under the negotiating mandate of the Federal Council.

The FDFA is implementing various initiatives to promote pluralism, an issue which Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis attaches great importance to. From the Emna rumantscha to language courses and decentralised political dialogue – find out more here.

International cooperation

International cooperation

International Cooperation (IC) Strategy 2025–28

The Federal Council has adopted the International Cooperation Strategy and set out the IC goals for the years 2025 to 2028.

In the FDFA‘s sights

From Berne to the 170 or so Swiss representations around the world, from the trips and speeches of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to cooperation projects, follow the work of the FDFA on a daily basis by subscribing to our various social media accounts.

Head of the Department

Head of the Department

Welcome to the FDFA

Discover the FDFA with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, who will introduce you to the work and role of the department. Have a look at his portrait and speeches.