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Here communicates the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs on Swiss #ForeignPolicy and global developments.
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The #FederalCouncil today adopted its first Asia G20 Strategy. The strategy reflects #Switzerland's wide-ranging interests in #China, #India, #Indonesia, #Japan and #SouthKorea and defines objectives and measures for the 2025–28 period.
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June 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The #FederalCouncil today adopted its first Asia G20 Strategy. The strategy reflects #Switzerland's wide-ranging interests in #China, #India, #Indonesia, #Japan and #SouthKorea and defines objectives and measures for the 2025–28 period.
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FC Ignazio Cassis will travel to Hong Kong on 30 May to take part in a new forum on mediation.
The event is being held to mark the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation by China.
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The event is being held to mark the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation by China.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
FC Ignazio Cassis will travel to Hong Kong on 30 May to take part in a new forum on mediation.
The event is being held to mark the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation by China.
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The event is being held to mark the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation by China.
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#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by the humanitarian tragedy in #Gaza and the reported risks of famine. #Israel has to lift the blockade now.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
May 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by the humanitarian tragedy in #Gaza and the reported risks of famine. #Israel has to lift the blockade now.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
The 2nd edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building will take place in #Geneva on 13 and 14 May. #GC3B25 #GCW25
Learn more about #cybersecurity and the conference itself in our conversation with State Secretary Alexandre Fasel.
Learn more about #cybersecurity and the conference itself in our conversation with State Secretary Alexandre Fasel.
"We need to demystify cybersecurity"
Switzerland is hosting the second Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building, which brings together stakeholders from the cybersecurity sector.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The 2nd edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building will take place in #Geneva on 13 and 14 May. #GC3B25 #GCW25
Learn more about #cybersecurity and the conference itself in our conversation with State Secretary Alexandre Fasel.
Learn more about #cybersecurity and the conference itself in our conversation with State Secretary Alexandre Fasel.
FC Ignazio Cassis has decided the FDFA will grant a total of CHF 39 million to @unicef.org, UN Woman & the UNFPA for 2025.
By renewing these contributions, the FDFA is also sending out a strong signal in support of International Geneva.
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By renewing these contributions, the FDFA is also sending out a strong signal in support of International Geneva.
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May 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
FC Ignazio Cassis has decided the FDFA will grant a total of CHF 39 million to @unicef.org, UN Woman & the UNFPA for 2025.
By renewing these contributions, the FDFA is also sending out a strong signal in support of International Geneva.
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By renewing these contributions, the FDFA is also sending out a strong signal in support of International Geneva.
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The FDFA has published the new Guidelines on #Democracy today.
The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions.
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The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions.
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May 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The FDFA has published the new Guidelines on #Democracy today.
The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions.
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The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions.
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#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by recent developments related to #Gaza.
#IHL prohibits the annexation of occupied territories and the forced transfer of populations.
#IHL prohibits the annexation of occupied territories and the forced transfer of populations.
May 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by recent developments related to #Gaza.
#IHL prohibits the annexation of occupied territories and the forced transfer of populations.
#IHL prohibits the annexation of occupied territories and the forced transfer of populations.
For 2025 and 2026, the #SDC has earmarked core contributions of CHF 235 million to its 22 🇨🇭 contracting partners.
These partners help implement the Federal Council's #InternationalCooperation Strategy and the #2030Agenda.
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These partners help implement the Federal Council's #InternationalCooperation Strategy and the #2030Agenda.
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April 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
For 2025 and 2026, the #SDC has earmarked core contributions of CHF 235 million to its 22 🇨🇭 contracting partners.
These partners help implement the Federal Council's #InternationalCooperation Strategy and the #2030Agenda.
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These partners help implement the Federal Council's #InternationalCooperation Strategy and the #2030Agenda.
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FM Ignazio Cassis will travel to #Japan and #China from 22 to 25 April.
The aim of the trip to #Asia is to strengthen political ties and promote #Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners.
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The aim of the trip to #Asia is to strengthen political ties and promote #Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners.
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April 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
FM Ignazio Cassis will travel to #Japan and #China from 22 to 25 April.
The aim of the trip to #Asia is to strengthen political ties and promote #Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners.
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The aim of the trip to #Asia is to strengthen political ties and promote #Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners.
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From 11 to 12 April, FM Ignazio Cassis will take part in the #AntalyaDiplomacyForum in Türkiye. While there, he will discuss geopolitical challenges and will participate in a panel on effective mediation.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
From 11 to 12 April, FM Ignazio Cassis will take part in the #AntalyaDiplomacyForum in Türkiye. While there, he will discuss geopolitical challenges and will participate in a panel on effective mediation.
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At the Regional Forum on #SustainableDevelopment in Geneva, Switzerland called for joint efforts to achieve #2030Agenda goals.
#SDGs can only be implemented if governments, civil society, academic & business communities all work together. #RFSD2025
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#SDGs can only be implemented if governments, civil society, academic & business communities all work together. #RFSD2025
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Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Geneva: Switzerland calls for joint efforts by all actors to achieve goals of 2030 Agenda
How can we move forward with the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in a time dominated by crises and conflict? This was the focus of the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Developm...
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April 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
At the Regional Forum on #SustainableDevelopment in Geneva, Switzerland called for joint efforts to achieve #2030Agenda goals.
#SDGs can only be implemented if governments, civil society, academic & business communities all work together. #RFSD2025
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#SDGs can only be implemented if governments, civil society, academic & business communities all work together. #RFSD2025
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🔍 On this International Fact-Checking Day, we highlight the importance of verified information.
The fight against #disinformation is a cornerstone of our commitment to a fact-based foreign policy.
#FactCheckingDay
The fight against #disinformation is a cornerstone of our commitment to a fact-based foreign policy.
#FactCheckingDay
April 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🔍 On this International Fact-Checking Day, we highlight the importance of verified information.
The fight against #disinformation is a cornerstone of our commitment to a fact-based foreign policy.
#FactCheckingDay
The fight against #disinformation is a cornerstone of our commitment to a fact-based foreign policy.
#FactCheckingDay
Earthquake in #Myanmar | #Switzerland is releasing CHF 2.5 million to support the humanitarian activities of the UN and those of local partners of the SDC operating in the affected regions.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Earthquake in #Myanmar | #Switzerland is releasing CHF 2.5 million to support the humanitarian activities of the UN and those of local partners of the SDC operating in the affected regions.
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#Afghanistan | #Switzerland opens a humanitarian office in Kabul to support the suffering civilian population. 24 million Afghan people rely on humanitarian aid. With an annual budget of CHF 25 million, the office will focus on vulnerable communities to help them meet their basic needs.
March 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
#Afghanistan | #Switzerland opens a humanitarian office in Kabul to support the suffering civilian population. 24 million Afghan people rely on humanitarian aid. With an annual budget of CHF 25 million, the office will focus on vulnerable communities to help them meet their basic needs.
#Earthquake 🌏 | Our thoughts are with all those affected by the earthquake in Southeast Asia.
The FDFA is closely monitoring the situation in the region. Swiss representations are in contact with local authorities to assess the situation.
The FDFA is closely monitoring the situation in the region. Swiss representations are in contact with local authorities to assess the situation.
March 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#Earthquake 🌏 | Our thoughts are with all those affected by the earthquake in Southeast Asia.
The FDFA is closely monitoring the situation in the region. Swiss representations are in contact with local authorities to assess the situation.
The FDFA is closely monitoring the situation in the region. Swiss representations are in contact with local authorities to assess the situation.
Respect for international humanitarian law (#IHL) is not optional.
Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected at all times.
Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected at all times.
📍 Gaza | Today, our office in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile despite being clearly marked and notified to all parties.
We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.
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We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
March 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Respect for international humanitarian law (#IHL) is not optional.
Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected at all times.
Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected at all times.
(1/2) #Gaza | Yesterday a #UN staff was killed, as a clearly designated UN compound was struck.
#Switzerland calls for an independent, transparent investigation.
#Switzerland calls for an independent, transparent investigation.
March 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
(1/2) #Gaza | Yesterday a #UN staff was killed, as a clearly designated UN compound was struck.
#Switzerland calls for an independent, transparent investigation.
#Switzerland calls for an independent, transparent investigation.
#MiddleEast – hostilities resume | #Switzerland calls for an immediate return to the #ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded delivery of #humanitarianaid.
It recalls the obligation to protect the #civilian population.
It recalls the obligation to protect the #civilian population.
March 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
#MiddleEast – hostilities resume | #Switzerland calls for an immediate return to the #ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded delivery of #humanitarianaid.
It recalls the obligation to protect the #civilian population.
It recalls the obligation to protect the #civilian population.
#Switzerland allocates CHF 60 million to support the future of #Syria and the region.
Announced by Patricia Danzi, Director of Development and Cooperation, at the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, this reaffirms Switzerland's support amid immense needs.
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Announced by Patricia Danzi, Director of Development and Cooperation, at the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, this reaffirms Switzerland's support amid immense needs.
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March 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
#Switzerland allocates CHF 60 million to support the future of #Syria and the region.
Announced by Patricia Danzi, Director of Development and Cooperation, at the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, this reaffirms Switzerland's support amid immense needs.
👉 bit.ly/43SsVNX
Announced by Patricia Danzi, Director of Development and Cooperation, at the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, this reaffirms Switzerland's support amid immense needs.
👉 bit.ly/43SsVNX