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Ukraine Conference: recovery principles

Ukraine Conference: recovery principles

The Ukraine Recovery Conference concluded with the presentation of the Lugano Declaration. Information on the international meeting in words and pictures.

Questions and answers on Switzerland's neutrality

Questions and answers on Switzerland's neutrality

Switzerland remains neutral, even if it imposes sanctions on Russia. A neutrality report will show what the Federal Council bases its decisions on.

"Switzerland must pick up the pace to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda"

Sustainable Development

"Switzerland must pick up the pace to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda"

Switzerland presented its second national review on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda to UN member states in New York. Interview with Jacques Ducrest.

Q&As on international humanitarian law

International humanitarian law

Q&As on international humanitarian law

International humanitarian law applies in armed conflicts, governs the conduct of war and protects victims.

250 participants at the NATO Partnerships Symposium in Geneva

250 participants at the NATO Partnerships Symposium in Geneva

Questions and answers on the NATO Symposium taking place in Switzerland from 11 to 13 July.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

Living abroad

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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.