Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to travel to Berlin

Switzerland’s relations with Germany are more intensive than with any other country in the world. This situation has created a broad and solid basis on which to develop bilateral cooperation. The two countries have concluded more than 200 agreements which are complemented by the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU, including those on the free movement of persons and association with the Schengen Area. 

The visit also corresponds with the Foreign Policy Strategy recently presented by the Head of the FDFA which places particular importance on Switzerland’s relations with its neighbouring countries. The meeting with Mr Westerwelle follows those that Mr Burkhalter has already conducted since taking up office with the Foreign Ministers of Austria, Italy and France. 

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Jean-Marc Crevoisier
Head of FDFA Information
+41(79) 763 84 10

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