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Focus «Switzerland's good offices»

Focus «Switzerland's good offices»

In the third FOCUS, we explain Switzerland’s good offices and show why they are an important pillar of its foreign policy.

Switzerland's priorities during its OSCE chairpersonship in 2026

Switzerland's priorities during its OSCE chairpersonship in 2026

On 18 September, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, as future Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, presented Switzerland's five priorities to the OSCE Permanent Council.

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.

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.

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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.

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.