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        • 2023
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          • Federal Councillor Cassis participates in UN Security Council debate on Ukraine
          • Switzerland and EU in dialogue: Šefčovič and Cassis exchange views in Bern
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        • 2022
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          • The agenda of the President of the Confederation at a glance
          • Destination: Svizzera italiana
          • Destinaziun Svizra taliana
          • January
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            • "The presentation of the new OSCE action plan in Vienna sends a strong signal"
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          • February
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            • "Arms control and disarmament are currently going through a turbulent period"
            • Niger – President Cassis deepens bilateral relations and pays tribute to ICRC partnership
            • Restitution of illicitly acquired assets: Progress of negotiations between Switzerland and Uzbekistan
            • New trends influencing human rights protection
            • Ina valisch plain ideas rumantschas per la Chasa federala
            • Switzerland presents its Americas Strategy
            • A suitcase of Romansh ideas delivered to the Federal Palace
            • Federal Councillor Cassis participates in UN Security Council debate on Ukraine
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          • March
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            • 2030 Agenda youth competition: 60 new ideas for sustainable development
            • Questions and answers on Switzerland's neutrality
            • "Multilateral organisations are more necessary than ever"
            • Switzerland chairs network to strengthen women's role in peace promotion
            • The little-known story of Olivier Long and the Évian Accords of 18 March 1962
            • "We need to keep Earth's orbits safe for essential applications"
            • For the FDFA, ecumenical dialogue is a way to foster peace and promote human rights
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          • April
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            • War crimes investigation in Ukraine
            • 75% of Swiss citizens living abroad have more than one nationality
            • Swiss permanent mission's perspective on humanitarian capital Geneva
            • "Switzerland’s Democracy comes up frequently in discussions within the Congress"
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          • May
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            • 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals: integrate stakeholders and new ideas
            • “Switzerland gives a clear insight into the good relationship between citizens and government”
            • Without peace it is impossible to secure human rights
            • Die Strukturen für die interdepartementale Koordination in den Bereichen Sicherheit und Cyberrisiken werden überprüft
            • Do you trust artificial intelligence?
            • Protecting water means protecting people
            • Switzerland's priorities for serving on the UN Security Council
            • Q&A: Switzerland and the UN Security Council
            • Two tales from overseas: transferable careers KBF at the FDFA
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          • June
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            • Discussion on reconstruction provides prospects for Ukraine in time of war
            • Switzerland's election to the UN Security Council
            • Switzerland's position on the nuclear weapons ban treaty
            • Enjoy your time abroad, but travel responsibly
            • "It is not so long ago that the Balkan countries were at war"
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          • July
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            • URC2022: Four voices coming from Italian-speaking Switzerland
            • Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022) in Lugano on 4–5 July 2022
            • Q&As on international humanitarian law
            • 250 participants at the NATO Partnerships Symposium in Geneva
            • "Switzerland must pick up the pace to achieve the 2030 Agenda goals"
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          • August
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            • Nuclear threat – Switzerland calls for measures
            • "Young people are a source of inspiration for our foreign policy"
            • Second Swiss contribution: issues and players
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          • September
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            • "Switzerland doesn't just abandon people"
            • "The people got it right"
            • 77th session of the UN General Assembly Ignazio Cassis represents Switzerland in New York
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          • October
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            • "It was a major shock but it hasn't weakened the Council of Europe, it has made it stronger"
            • "Switzerland has always had an interest in stability, peace and security"
            • FDFA interns visit Italian-speaking Switzerland
            • Las emprendistas ed ils emprendists dal DFAE scuvran la Svizra taliana
            • "Weapons of mass destruction cannot be used without delivery systems"
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          • November
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            • "We must stay on track to achieve a world without capital punishment"
            • Geneva: sharing expertise to benefit the digital French-speaking world
            • Protecting civilians in war
            • Swiss or Belgian chocolate? A centuries old relationship from a different perspective
            • SwissInTouch, Switzerland in your pocket
            • "It is essential in the medium term to bring everyone to the table"
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          • December
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            • Switzerland in Qatar: a commitment on and off the pitch
            • A peace without women is no sustainable peace
            • Switzerland's stance on the protests in Iran
            • Switzerland is committed to normalising relations between Serbia and Kosovo
            • Women in Afghanistan are no longer allowed to work for NGOs – the FDFA is concerned about the situation
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        • 2021
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          • January
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            • "New opportunities are emerging in Sub-Saharan Africa"
            • New structure and leadership for FDFA State Secretariat
            • The FDFA is concerned about the recent incidents in Washington D.C.
            • The right people in the right posts to safeguard Switzerland's interests
            • Human resources policy at the FDFA – various articles by CH Media
            • Ambassador Heidi Grau as Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-In­Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group
            • The EU–UK Agreement and its relevance for Switzerland
            • "The Enlightenment taught us to look at things in an unbiased way"
            • Expiration of the asset freeze in the context of Tunisia
            • Ridding the world of nuclear weapons is a long-term project
            • Thomas Greminger appointed head of GCSP for contributions to peace
            • Millions deprived of education – FDFA creates opportunities
            • Cooperation to bolster children's education in emergencies
            • "We can't have our cake and eat it too"
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          • February
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            • Common principles for regular migration
            • "We are most concerned about the government's actions"
            • Job satisfaction in the FDFA has increased compared to 2017
            • Ignazio Cassis takes the new FDFA strategies to Africa
            • Switzerland and Croatia: cooperation and dialogue – even in emergencies
            • "The protection of universal values is a long-term commitment"
            • Swiss cantonal, communal and city diplomacy in Strasbourg
            • Three women talk science
            • CHF 1 million to alleviate the ongoing crisis
            • Carl Emery: on a mission for peace in Mali
            • Le Temps: Official Africa visit and current political issues
            • "Emna Rumantscha" – the first Romansh Language Week
            • Federal Council appoints special representative for science diplomacy
            • Emprima ediziun da la «Emna rumantscha»
            • "Switzerland must know where it wants to be headed in the world"
            • Common problems require common solutions
            • Climate change as a security risk
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          • April
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            • New beginnings, peace and a refugee crisis – Ignazio Cassis visits the Middle East
            • Demining to promote sustainable development
            • Making sense of COVID-19
            • Eleven norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace
            • Framework agreement and tour of three Middle Eastern countries
            • Switzerland and multilateralism: five personal accounts of peace and diplomacy
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          • May
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            • "It was a positive outcome. And I'm proud of that"
            • COVID-19: Swiss aid for overburdened hospitals in India
            • Finding missing people and bringing them home strengthens society and builds peace
            • An innovative, efficient and responsible Switzerland
            • Darling, we need to talk (about food)
            • A strong signal in the fight against famine during armed conflict
            • A journey into cyberspace guided by the Council of Europe
            • Africa Day: "Africa as a whole is growing more important."
            • Civilians under fire
            • No signing of Swiss–EU institutional agreement
            • Switzerland remains a committed partner to the EU even without the institutional agreement
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          • June
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            • FDFA key documents
            • "We have a vested interest in a democratic and stable Sudan"
            • Good offices: effective dialogue makes great things possible
            • Il cusseglier federal Ignazio Cassis en scola a Glion
            • U.S.-Russia Summit: the dialogue in pictures
            • Ignazio Cassis goes back to school in Glion
            • Making humanitarian aid more effective
            • Career paths: a region of the world and the climate in the training focus
            • Switzerland's commitment to combating torture
            • Hassle-free travel at your fingertips
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          • July
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            • The very first pop-up House of Switzerland in Stuttgart – but why is it being launched?
            • Switzerland and the Baltic States: what do they think of 100 years of relations?
            • Trust, calm and objectivity
            • "The Libyan people want to express their political will democratically"
            • Toni Frisch – a career dedicated to humanitarian aid
            • "Food systems impact on the climate, water and health – and vice versa"
            • Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits key partner countries in the Mekong region
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          • August
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            • "The enlargement contribution has had a positive impact on Switzerland's bilateral relations with the EU-13 countries"
            • Afghanistan: 15 more people with links to Switzerland leave the country
            • Youth and Future Prize: calling all innovative sustainable development projects
            • "I'm relieved we're back in Switzerland"
            • «The divorce may have been finalised, but that does not settle the question of Brexit»
            • Young ambassadors of change from the MENA region in Lugano
            • Farewell and Welcome!
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          • September
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            • Where are women now?
            • Six stories to mark 60 years of Swiss–Australian diplomatic relations
            • Science diplomacy as an agent for peace
            • Rethinking the relationship between policymakers and statistics
            • A guide to Swiss democracy
            • Ephemeral art for lasting peace
            • Cluster munitions – Why are they so dangerous?
            • Victims of cluster munitions are determined to bring about change.
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          • October
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            • Xavier Mertz – Swiss polar explorer and science diplomat
            • Training in Switzerland strengthens international peace missions
            • Swiss mountains in the Emirati desert
            • Only a matter of time
            • Italian Language Week: from Bern to Madrid
            • Da Berna a Madrid per la «Settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo»
            • Ignazio Cassis looks forward to continued cooperation with Ukraine
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          • November
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            • An ice, snow and climate pavilion
            • The strong ties between Switzerland and Indonesia
            • Swiss Innovation Fosters Peace and International Dialogue
            • The 2030 Agenda in Switzerland: acting together to ensure a dignified life for all
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          • December
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            • One hundred years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Morocco
            • Repatriation of two minors from the Roj camp in north-east Syria
            • "We will not be divided"
            • «Nus n’ans laschain betg divider!»
            • Confronting the risks faced by female journalists in Europe
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        • 2020
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          • January
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            • Looking back on a successful year for foreign policy
            • Agreement between the FDFA and the World Economic Forum: the facts
            • New strategic framework for Swiss foreign policy
            • The UK has left the EU
            • Switzerland sends 26 tonnes of medical supplies to Thailand
            • Information on the coronavirus crisis of January/February/March 2020 (Archive)
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          • February
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            • For a world free of anti-personnel mines
            • Carl Lutz: "Natural law is stronger than man-made statutes"
            • «It is the first time that a federal councillor has visited Belarus”
            • Earthquake in Albania: Switzerland sends experts and participates in reconstruction
            • Switzerland's international cooperation for 2021–24 to focus on jobs, climate, migration and the rule of law
            • Switzerland donates CHF 1 million to tackle desert locust infestation in East Africa
            • Strengthening coherence also strengthens Swiss foreign policy
            • Switzerland at the vanguard of human rights
            • Development assistance: "culture creates spaces that foster dialogue"
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          • March
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            • 8 March: 8 women and men working for women's rights
            • 8 March: "A person's gender must not be an issue"
            • Switzerland's commitment to women's rights worldwide
            • Economic interests and human rights can be mutually reinforcing
            • SDC strengthens cooperation with the private sector in poverty reduction
            • "What does the FDFA advise?"
            • Return flights organized by the FDFA – an overview
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          • April
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            • Forecasting natural disasters for a rapid response in case of an emergency
            • COVID-19: all FDFA divisions are affected. FDFA Protocol is currently answering a large number of requests that are "as urgent as they are varied".
            • FDFA partners in the sky
            • Before the return flight to Switzerland: pictures and impressions from all continents
            • "Our presence worldwide allows us to provide quick, effective assistance."
            • “Everyone is on edge”: Swiss emergency and reconstruction aid in Nepal after the earthquake of April 2015
            • What we have learned in the fight against malaria: lessons for COVID–19
            • Switzerland supports the World Bank Group's swift response to COVID-19
            • COVID-19: Switzerland strengthens international cooperation
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          • May
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            • The most frequent questions to the FDFA Helpline
            • COVID-19, peace and human rights: history is accelerating
            • Why does Switzerland support the world's largest humanitarian aid organisation?
            • "Development cooperation must be able to act quickly and flexibly – with a long-term perspective"
            • "This situation has not harmed the cohesion between the cultures in the country"
            • International cooperation: the FDFA is mitigating the impact of COVID-19 around the world
            • "I don't think any of us realised just how much we value our freedom."
            • Switzerland launches appeal to mitigate sharp decline in remittances to low-income countries
            • Responsibility within, coordination outside
            • Working together with the private sector reinforces international cooperation
            • Turning water from a cause of conflict into a driving force for peace and security
            • Handwashing saves lives: using clean water to fight COVID-19
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          • June
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            • International cooperation in 2019: the environment, jobs, cooperation with the private sector, health
            • Switzerland supports relief efforts for people in need in Yemen
            • The FDFA does not support any organisations that advocate violence
            • Switzerland's good offices: successful prisoner swap between Iran and the US
            • Effective development requires reliable data
            • Jobs, climate, migration and the rule of law
            • 5 travel tips for summer travel
            • "The crisis has shown how important open borders are"
            • "We yearn for freedom"
            • Call for action: Switzerland supports education in emergencies
            • 94 tonnes of relief supplies for needy people in Venezuela
            • Colombia: Swiss hostage is free
            • COVID-19 exacerbates situation for displaced people
            • "We are doing everything we can to avoid a second wave"
            • Swiss private stakeholder mobilises expertise for IFAD to advance the Sustainable Development Goals
            • Switzerland and the UN: a long history
            • "The founding of the UN gave hope to the world after World War II"
            • Affordable ventilators in the fight against COVID-19
            • Switzerland supports population affected by the Syrian conflict
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          • July
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            • "The International Criminal Court prosecutes the most serious crimes of all"
            • Learning from the past
            • Travelling with minors
            • Cyber dialogue: Switzerland and the US join forces for an open and secure digital space
            • Switzerland and Africa: a long-standing relationship with potential
            • Human rights must also be respected during protests
            • Celebrating 1 August differently together
            • Working for Switzerland and its citizens from abroad
            • Clean drinking water for four million people in eastern Ukraine
            • Patricia Danzi, Director of the SDC: "I experience an enormous solidarity"
            • "Switzerland is on the move, because we are on the move"
            • FDFA seeks applications for state secretary post
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          • August
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            • Sustainable embassies: Switzerland leads by example
            • Happy birthday Switzerland!
            • “Movement is freedom”
            • The Consular Directorate provides support for Swiss citizens worldwide
            • 80 damaged buildings inspected, schools and hospitals repaired
            • "Each assignment is unlike any other"
            • Report on international humanitarian law: Switzerland sets a good example
            • "The law of the powerful is stronger today than 20 years ago"
            • Beirut explosion: Switzerland's emergency aid focuses on health and building safety
            • Belarus: Swiss prisoner is free
            • Experts on the ground in Beirut: interview with structural engineer Regina Wenk
            • Switzerland condemns all forms of racism and antisemitism
            • "Foreign policy is an interests-driven policy, even among friends"
            • Review of FDFA processes and structures
            • ”The relationships continue even after the return to Switzerland”
            • "It is your commitment that will shape the future of the region."
            • Markus Leitner: "Switzerland and Iran are forward-looking countries that are proud of their traditions"
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          • September
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            • Trust in Switzerland is our greatest asset in Africa
            • "Ceneri2020: part of my identity"
            • "Lugano – Locarno under 30 minutes: it's like an metro"
            • UNHCR: Switzerland donates masks for relief work on the ground
            • "Mutual trust and communication are our team's driving force"
            • What does the UN General Assembly do and why does Switzerland participate?
            • Switzerland completes emergency aid operation on Lesbos
            • International Bern Welcome Desk provides advice on living in Bern
            • With Swiss support: Political parties in Georgia sign code of conduct
            • Digital training worldwide with Swiss Humanitarian Aid
            • "Bilateral agreements give us freedom and prosperity"
            • Let us protect our liberal society
            • OSCE: FDFA decides not to submit new Secretary General candidature
            • "Cooperation between states is as important today as it was 75 years ago."
            • “Switzerland plays a critical role in contributing to poverty reduction”
            • European policy made simple
            • "We now have clear criteria and greater transparency in development cooperation"
            • Four languages, four cultures – one country
            • Quatter linguas, quatter culturas – in pajais
            • Four languages, four cultures – one country
            • Four languages, four cultures – one country
            • Four languages, four cultures – one country
            • "To a large extent, we design our lives together"
            • Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis meets with Ticino and Graubünden government representatives
            • Lesbos: "It's now time for actors on the ground to take over our projects"
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          • December
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            • World AIDS Day: Young People and the Drive for Change
            • Ukraine: economic prospects thanks to Swiss practice-based training
            • OSC...eh?
            • La Francophonie – from cultural exchange to political purpose
            • The Pontifical Swiss Guard: poised between history and new projects
            • Swiss expertise supports the sustainable development of mountain regions
            • Actively promoting respect for human rights with the help of digital technology
            • The Swiss financial centre promotes its strengths abroad
            • Sentencing of the dual citizen in Belarus
            • How does Switzerland position itself at the UN as a candidate to join the Security Council?
            • "Rather than a Swiss or Roman initiative, informal diplomacy seemed more European in nature"
            • Switzerland–Vatican: a shared history with many chapters
            • A dynamic Swiss policy on restitution of illicit assets
            • Switzerland's unequivocal support for the International Criminal Court
            • "Switzerland's pioneering role is recognised internationally"
            • "COVID-19 has further accentuated the precarious situations of many migrants"
            • Get to know Switzerland at a travelling pop-up venue – or only a click away
            • “The FDFA exercises due diligence on sponsorship”
            • 7 stories from 70 years of Swiss-Chinese relations
            • «Es braucht jetzt die Solidarität von jedem Einzelnen»
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        • Bilateral relations
        • Development and Cooperation
        • Humanitarian aid
        • Peace and human rights
        • Security Policy
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      • Dossiers
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        • Dossiers
        • War against Ukraine – measures taken by the Confederation since 24 February 2022
        • Switzerland in the UN Security Council
        • The 2022 Federal Presidency: key messages and meetings
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          • The 2022 Federal Presidency: key messages and meetings
          • News
          • Election
          • Celebration of presidential election postponed
          • New Year's reception of the diplomatic corps
          • Fifth President of the Swiss Confederation from Ticino
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        • Switzerland's activities in Ukraine
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          • Switzerland's activities in Ukraine
          • Strategy 2015–2018
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            • Strategy 2015–2018
            • Interview of Guido Beltrani
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          • Chronology of a life at risk in Ukraine
          • Examples of projects
          • Result of the Strategy 2011–2014
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        • Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022) in Lugano
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          • Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022) in Lugano
          • All four stakeholders in Switzerland's international cooperation are active in Ukraine
          • The origins of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022)
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        • AVIS28 – Inspiring Switzerland to be ready for the future
        • Sustainable Swiss embassies
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          • Sustainable Swiss embassies
          • What are ‘sustainable embassies’?
          • National legislation and international framework conditions
          • Overview of the implemented measures
          • Swiss embassies implementing sustainable measures
          • Leading by example – reports from the embassies
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            • Leading by example – reports from the embassies
            • Abu Dhabi – Certified sustainable interior design
            • Algiers – Mashrabiyas: a model of sustainable architecture in Algeria
            • Brasilia – Solar power in Brazil: sustainable and cost-effective
            • Canberra – A comprehensive sustainability concept implemented in Australia
            • Harare – A pioneer in sustainability with solar energy
            • Moscow – Efficient waste management: small changes with big impacts
            • Nairobi – The new Swiss embassy: a step towards sustainability
            • New Delhi – Cooling with solar energy in India
            • San José – Certified sustainability in Costa Rica
            • Seoul – Renewable energy sources for the new embassy
            • Warsaw - An (almost) complete overhaul
            • Berlin – smart sustainability
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        • Diplomacy through the ages
        • Switzerland, multilateralism and other celebrations in 2019
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          • Switzerland, multilateralism and other celebrations in 2019
          • What do they mean?
          • Programme of 2019 celebrations
          • “Geneva Conventions: humanity against war atrocities”
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        • Democracy Without Borders
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          • Democracy Without Borders
          • Egypt
          • Tunisia
          • Honduras
          • Myanmar
          • African Great Lakes region
          • Project ambassadors
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        • FDFA commitment to refugees and migration issues
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          • FDFA commitment to refugees and migration issues
          • The first Global Refugee Forum
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        • Swiss protecting power mandates for the United States and Cuba
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          • Swiss protecting power mandates for the United States and Cuba
          • Cuban Missile Crisis