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Switzerland supports population affected by the Syrian conflict

Syria

Switzerland supports population affected by the Syrian conflict

At the fourth Syria conference co-chaired by the UN and the EU, Switzerland pledged CHF 61 million to support people in need in Syria.

30.06.2020

Affordable ventilators in the fight against COVID-19

Science-Diplomacy

Affordable ventilators in the fight against COVID-19

The FDFA supports the ETH Zurich in the production of affordable ventilators in the Ukraine.

30.06.2020

UN Charter

The UN Charter 75 years on

The UN's principles and objectives still broadly correspond to Switzerland's interests and values.

26.06.2020

"The founding of the UN gave hope to the world"

IN CONVERSATION

"The founding of the UN gave hope to the world"

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis talks in interviews with the NZZ and the TdG about the importance of the UN and the role Switzerland plays.

26.06.2020

94 tons of relief goods for the people of Venezuela

Humanitarian aid

94 tons of relief goods for the people of Venezuela

In an interview, Manuel Bessler, Head of Humanitarian Aid, explains how Switzerland organises the transport of urgently needed medical aid supplies to Venezuela.

19.06.2020

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

CORONAVIRUS

"What does the FDFA advise?"

Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.

AVIS28

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

Emergency and reconstruction assistance

2015 earthquake in Nepal: “Everyone is on edge”

Ueli Salzmann, head of the SHA's first special operations team, provides immediate assistance. The Swiss Embassy in Kathmandu is responsible for long-term reconstruction aid.

Foreign policy

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

International cooperation

Greater focus and impact

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.

Europe

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.