Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA

Directorates

Alongside the General Secretariat and State Secretariat, there are four directorates with responsibility for various aspects of the FDFA’s remit. They carry out their work not only at the organisational units based at head office in Bern, but also through the network of Swiss representations, which includes embassies, consulates, cooperation offices and missions.

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Last update 26.01.2022

  • Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

    The SDC implements the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy in the areas of humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe, as well as in regional and global cooperation.

  • Consular Directorate

    The Consular Directorate ensures the optimum level of public service for Swiss nationals abroad. The FDFA Helpline takes calls round the clock. (+41 800 24 7 365 or +41 58 465 33 33)

  • Directorate of International Law

    The Directorate of Public International Law ensures that Switzerland fulfils its obligations and is pro-active around the world in promoting respect for and the further development of international law.

  • Directorate for Resources

    The Directorate for Resources manages the FDFA's human, financial, logistical, IT and other resources as a centre of expertise and as a service provider.

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