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Path to reconstruction passes through Lugano

Path to reconstruction passes through Lugano

President Cassis presented plans for the URC2022 at the meeting with the government of Ticino. The agenda of the conference includes in particular the priorities, methods and principles of reconstruction.

Information on the Ukraine Recovery Conference

Information on the Ukraine Recovery Conference

The reconstruction of Ukraine will be discussed in Lugano at the beginning of July. Q&As on the goals and implementation of the international conference.

"The problem isn't the availability of food, but access to it"

"The problem isn't the availability of food, but access to it"

Alessandra Roversi, SDC expert, talks about the global food situation after the latest shocks caused by the war in Ukraine.

Important partner countries for Switzerland in the Western Balkans

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Important partner countries for Switzerland in the Western Balkans

Switzerland is committed to ensuring stability in the Western Balkans. As Ambassador Anna Ifkovits affirms, Switzerland is undertaking important work in the region, especially in view of the war in Ukraine.

Enjoy your time abroad, but travel responsibly – advice from the FDFA's Consular Directorate

Enjoy your time abroad, but travel responsibly – advice from the FDFA's Consular Directorate

Prepare well and travel better – your personal responsibility. Some advice from the Consular Directorate of the FDFA.

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"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.

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.