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Review of Switzerland's UN Security Council seat

Review of Switzerland's UN Security Council seat

In spite of the challenging conditions during its term on the UN Security Council, Switzerland was able to make an impact and contribute to advancing its foreign policy goals.

The Conference of High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions scheduled for 7 March will not take place

The Conference of High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions scheduled for 7 March will not take place

After in-depth consultations, Switzerland, as the depository state, concluded that no consensus could be reached. It informed the High Contracting Parties that the conference will not take place.

Science meets practice

Science meets practice

The 2025 IC Forum, hosted by ETH Zurich, demonstrates the power of interdisciplinary scientific collaboration to drive innovation and economic development.

The new edition of the FDFA Communication Newsletter is out

The new edition of the FDFA Communication Newsletter is out

Country programme for Ukraine, Switzerland seen from abroad and the IC Forum are among the topics in the spotlight of the fourth edition of this newsletter.

Celebrating the 5th edition of Emna rumantscha in Romania

Celebrating the 5th edition of Emna rumantscha in Romania

Why is Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in Romania for Romansh Language Week? Interview with our ambassador, Massimo Baggi.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

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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.

Switzerland in the UN Security Council

Switzerland's non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council in 2023/2024 is a continuation of its engagement for peace and security within the UN and throughout the world.

International cooperation

International cooperation

International Cooperation Strategy 2021–2024

The IZA Strategy 2021-2024 focuses on alleviating need and poverty in the world and on sustainable development.

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.