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Federal Council decides on next steps regarding negotiating mandate

Federal Council decides on next steps regarding negotiating mandate

The Federal Council issued the mandate to draw up key parameters for a negotiating mandate with the EU.

Switzerland participates in UN 2023 Water Conference

Multilateral relations

Switzerland participates in UN 2023 Water Conference

News updates on the role and activities of the Swiss delegation at the UN 2023 Water Conference which is taking place in New York between 22 and 24 March.

Humanitarian Office in Haiti, Contribution to Peace in Colombia

AMERICAS STRATEGY

Humanitarian Office in Haiti, Contribution to Peace in Colombia

Ambassador Mirko Giulietti explains the state of implementation of the Americas Strategy after one year and talks about Switzerland's role in the peace process in Colombia.

A fragile peace in South Sudan

UN Security Council

A fragile peace in South Sudan

Despite a peace agreement, armed violence and humanitarian hardship remain in South Sudan. Switzerland is working for sustainable peace on the ground and in the UN Security Council.

What does Switzerland do in the UN Security Council?

What does Switzerland do in the UN Security Council?

News and background information on Switzerlands Council membership from 2023-2024.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

Enjoy your time abroad, but travel responsibly

Some advice from the FDFA to Swiss citizens to prepare for stays abroad.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

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

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.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

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

International cooperation

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.

History of Swiss–EU relations

The 1972 Free Trade Agreement laid the foundation for Swiss–EU relations, which are now regulated by over 100 bilateral agreements. Switzerland is a reliable and committed partner for the EU, its member states and for the EEA and EFTA states.