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Ignazio Cassis takes part in the first Conference on the Italian Language

Ignazio Cassis takes part in the first Conference on the Italian Language

The conference held in Rome on 18 November brought together countries and communities linked by the Italian language and led to the adoption of the founding declaration of the new Community of Italian Speakers.

"Brazil presents major challenges but also opportunities."

"Brazil presents major challenges but also opportunities."

COP30 in Brazil highlights the essential role of local and indigenous communities in climate protection, according to Ambassador Hanspeter Mock.

Immediate support for US peace plan in Middle East

Immediate support for US peace plan in Middle East

Switzerland is closely following the developments in the Middle East and calls on all parties to comply strictly with international law.

FOCUS - International cooperation

International cooperation

FOCUS - International cooperation

Why is Switzerland engaged internationally? In FOCUS we explain why solidarity beyond our borders is also in Switzerland’s own interest.

80 years of UNESCO: Federal Councillor Cassis attends General Conference in Uzbekistan

Multilateralism

80 years of UNESCO: Federal Councillor Cassis attends General Conference in Uzbekistan

In Samarkand, the head of the FDFA emphasised the role of UNESCO in tackling global challenges related to new technologies and highlighted the importance of international Geneva in this area.

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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.

Swiss chairpersonship of the OSCE for 2026

Find out about the priorities, actions and events of the Swiss chairpersonship of the OSCE in 2026, headed by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis.

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.