Station 10 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Kobe and the Swiss Society of the Kansai

14.09.2019 — Local news Japan
The 10th Station the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan made a stop in Kobe, on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary Celebration Party of the Swiss Society of the Kansai.

Joint local statement on executions in Japan

02.08.2019 — Position Japan
The Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, together with the European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and the Heads of Mission of Iceland and Norway issue the following statement in Japan.

Station 9 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Nicolas G. Hayek Center - Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin in Ginza

10.07.2019 — Local news Japan
The Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, has led a business and science delegation to Japan from 7 to 10 July. He visited several important landmarks of the Swiss-Japanese relations.

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin travels to Japan

08.07.2019 — Local news Japan
The head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, leads a business and science delegation to Japan and Vietnam from 7 to 14 July. The focus of talks with governments in both countries are on free trade agreements. The accompanying representatives from Swiss firms and the Swiss education, research and innovation landscape got access to decision makers on economic policy, and so expand their network of contacts.

Station 8 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Hakone Tozan Railway and Rätische Bahn

15.06.2019 — Local news Japan
The partnerships between the Hakone Tozan Line and the Rhätische Bahn and between Hakone and St. Moritz were celebrated on 15 June in Hakone.

President Ueli Maurer meets Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and represents Switzerland at G20 meeting of finance ministers

10.06.2019 — Press release Japan
President Ueli Maurer was received by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe on 10 June 2019. The discussion was dedicated to the long-standing, excellent relations between Switzerland and Japan. In addition to regional topics, the central challenges for the global financial and economic system, which President Maurer addressed at the weekend meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Fukuoka, were also discussed.

Spouse of Prime Minister Abe attends the ILBS Annual General Meeting at the Swiss residence

04.06.2019 — Local news Japan
Mrs. Akie Abe was the special guest of the Annual General Meeting 2019 of ILBS, during which financial contributions were allocated to twenty-one welfare institutions.

Martha Argerich and Kyoko Ito perform at the Swiss Residence

04.06.2019 — Local news Japan
On June 3^rd, the two legendary pianists have given a four hands performance and a talk session about their Pinocchio Concert project.

Station 7 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Swiss music for the Japanese Red Cross

22.05.2019 — Local news Japan
Before alphorns and yodelers take the stage at the Meiji Shrine, Ambassador Paroz greeted Her Imperial Majesty Empress Masako on the occasion of the Recognition Ceremony of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Station 6 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Hayama Marina

18.05.2019 — Local news Japan
The partnership between the Hayama Marina Yacht Club and the Société Nautique Montreux Clarens has been celebrated on 18 May on the occasion of the International Friendship Regatta 2019 in Hayama.

Station 5 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Matsumoto - Grindelwald

16.05.2019 — Local news Japan
The 47 years old city partnership between Matsumoto and Grindelwald was celebrated in Matsumoto and in the Swiss Embassy in Tokyo in presence of Grindelwald Tourism Ambassador Isamu Tatsuno.

Station 4 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Nara – Bern

09.05.2019 — Local news Japan
Based on the partnership established in 2015, Nara Prefecture and the Canton of Bern have exchanged on best practices in the field of aging societies during a recent visit to Nara.

President Ueli Maurer meets Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and represents Switzerland at G20 meeting of finance ministers

10.06.2019 — Press release Japan
President Ueli Maurer was received by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe on 10 June 2019. The discussion was dedicated to the long-standing, excellent relations between Switzerland and Japan. In addition to regional topics, the central challenges for the global financial and economic system, which President Maurer addressed at the weekend meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Fukuoka, were also discussed.

Swiss Days @ The Imperial: Switzerland – Japan Economic Forum

16.02.2018 — Press release Japan
A common initiative of the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and IMD, “Switzerland - Japan Economic Forum” will be held as a part of “Swiss Days @ The Imperial”.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Press release Japan
In exactly one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, gender equality, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Switzerland calls upon its partners to join it in making this Human Rights Day 2017 a day of unequivocal relevance for the promotion and the protection of human rights.

The FDFA reaffirms its commitment to a world without capital punishment

10.10.2017 — Press release EDA
Switzerland is committed to maintain a leading role in the worldwide movement to abolish capital punishment. On this year's World Day against the Death Penalty the FDFA has presented its new action plan, which sets out Switzerland's foreign policy activities towards universal abolition of the death penalty for the period until 2019.

Minamata Convention sets up office in Geneva

30.09.2017 — Press release Japan

Bern, 30.09.2017 - On 30 September 2017, the approximately 150 States meeting in Geneva for the first Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury decided to base the Convention in Geneva. “The arrival of the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention will be a boost for Geneva as center of the international environment governance,” said Marc Chardonnens, President of the COP and Director of the Federal Office for the Environment, welcoming the decision.

OSCE Asian Conference: Counterterrorism, cyberspace and disaster prevention are possible areas for strengthened cooperation says Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter

01.06.2015 — Press release EDA
Cooperation in counterterrorism, disaster preparedness and cyberspace can strengthen mutual trust in Asia, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter said at the opening of the Asian Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Seoul. The Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said that on the basis of its experience and the instruments at its disposal, the OSCE can be a bridge for dialogue on security with Asia. Switzerland currently holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE Asian Contact Group.

Switzerland welcomes the conclusion of the new disaster risk reduction framework

18.03.2015 — Press release EDA
Following days of negotiations, the delegations at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDRR) in Sendai, Japan, have adopted a new international framework, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), which sets out the priorities for disaster risk reduction for the next 15 years. Manuel Bessler, the delegate of the Federal Council for Swiss Humanitarian Aid and head of the Swiss delegation in Sendai, welcomed the new framework, which will give new impetus to the world in the field of disaster prevention.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter discusses aspects of cooperative security in Asia with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida

14.03.2015 — Press release EDA
At a bilateral meeting on the margins of the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter discussed aspects of cooperative security with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. One of the topics they addressed was the further development of cooperation between the OSCE and its Asian partner countries.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter stresses importance of disaster risk reduction for safeguarding sustainable development

14.03.2015 — Press release EDA
More and more people are threatened by disasters. To reduce the risk, precautionary measures must be taken early on. This message was underlined by Federal Councillor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Didier Burkhalter in his speech at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in the Japanese city of Sendai.

Disaster Risk Reduction: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to take part in UN World Conference in Sendai

09.03.2015 — Press release EDA
The Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) will take place from 14 to 18 March in Sendai, Japan. Didier Burkhalter will lead the Swiss delegation during the ministerial segment of the conference, representing Switzerland's position. Following this, the Swiss delegation, including representatives of Swiss Humanitarian Aid, the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), will continue negotiations on a new Framework for Action. On March 15 Federal Councillor Burkhalter will travel to Indonesia and subsequently to Sri Lanka for political discussions.

President of the Swiss Confederation receives Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan

19.06.2014 — Press release EDA
President of the Swiss Confederation Didier Burkhalter received Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan in Neuchâtel on Thursday, June 19. The official visit by the Crown Prince to Switzerland forms part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan.

President of the Swiss Confederation in Tokyo to celebrate 150th anniversary of friendly and fruitful relations between Switzerland and Japan

03.02.2014 — Press release EDA
The friendship between Switzerland and Japan formed the focal point of the meeting between President Didier Burkhalter, accompanied by his wife, and Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on the first day of his visit to the country. The visit signals the start of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of bilateral relations between Switzerland and the island nation. Relations between the two countries are friendly and fruitful. Japan is Switzerland's second largest economic partner in Asia.

Station 10 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Kobe and the Swiss Society of the Kansai

14.09.2019 — Local news Japan
The 10th Station the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan made a stop in Kobe, on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary Celebration Party of the Swiss Society of the Kansai.

Joint local statement on executions in Japan

02.08.2019 — Position Japan
The Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, together with the European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and the Heads of Mission of Iceland and Norway issue the following statement in Japan.

Station 9 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Nicolas G. Hayek Center - Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin in Ginza

10.07.2019 — Local news Japan
The Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, has led a business and science delegation to Japan from 7 to 10 July. He visited several important landmarks of the Swiss-Japanese relations.

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin travels to Japan

08.07.2019 — Local news Japan
The head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, leads a business and science delegation to Japan and Vietnam from 7 to 14 July. The focus of talks with governments in both countries are on free trade agreements. The accompanying representatives from Swiss firms and the Swiss education, research and innovation landscape got access to decision makers on economic policy, and so expand their network of contacts.

Station 8 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Hakone Tozan Railway and Rätische Bahn

15.06.2019 — Local news Japan
The partnerships between the Hakone Tozan Line and the Rhätische Bahn and between Hakone and St. Moritz were celebrated on 15 June in Hakone.

Spouse of Prime Minister Abe attends the ILBS Annual General Meeting at the Swiss residence

04.06.2019 — Local news Japan
Mrs. Akie Abe was the special guest of the Annual General Meeting 2019 of ILBS, during which financial contributions were allocated to twenty-one welfare institutions.

Martha Argerich and Kyoko Ito perform at the Swiss Residence

04.06.2019 — Local news Japan
On June 3^rd, the two legendary pianists have given a four hands performance and a talk session about their Pinocchio Concert project.

Station 7 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Swiss music for the Japanese Red Cross

22.05.2019 — Local news Japan
Before alphorns and yodelers take the stage at the Meiji Shrine, Ambassador Paroz greeted Her Imperial Majesty Empress Masako on the occasion of the Recognition Ceremony of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Station 6 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Hayama Marina

18.05.2019 — Local news Japan
The partnership between the Hayama Marina Yacht Club and the Société Nautique Montreux Clarens has been celebrated on 18 May on the occasion of the International Friendship Regatta 2019 in Hayama.

Station 5 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Matsumoto - Grindelwald

16.05.2019 — Local news Japan
The 47 years old city partnership between Matsumoto and Grindelwald was celebrated in Matsumoto and in the Swiss Embassy in Tokyo in presence of Grindelwald Tourism Ambassador Isamu Tatsuno.

Station 4 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Nara – Bern

09.05.2019 — Local news Japan
Based on the partnership established in 2015, Nara Prefecture and the Canton of Bern have exchanged on best practices in the field of aging societies during a recent visit to Nara.

Station 3 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: CYBATHLON Wheelchair Series Japan 2019 in Kawasaki

05.05.2019 — Local news Japan
The first ever CYBATHLON Wheelchair Series which took place in Kawasaki, Japan on May 5 and 6 turned out to be a great success.