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Switzerland and 2030 Agenda

Bern, 20.06.2018 – The Federal Council adopted Switzerland's country report on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister

Bern, 14.06.2018 – Federal Councillor Cassis discussed topics of bilateral interest, the situation in the Middle East and migration with Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil.
Swiss aid convoys reach people in need in Ukraine

Bern, 06.06.2018 – The eighth aid consignment from Swiss Humanitarian Aid is bringing water treatment chemicals and medical supplies to treat tuberculosis in eastern Ukraine.
2017 annual report on international cooperation

Bern, 28.05.2018 – Switzerland focused its efforts in 2017 on emergency assistance, combating poverty and contributing to solutions to global challenges.

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Switzerland regrets the United States' withdrawal from the Human Rights Council (last modification, the 20.06.2018)

20.06.2018 Media release

Übergabe des Beglaubigungsschreibens (de)

19.06.2018 Media release

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to pay official visit to Switzerland on 2 and 3 July

18.06.2018 Media release

Markus Schefer elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

12.06.2018 Media release

China and Switzerland conduct human rights dialogue

12.06.2018 Media release

UNDP head in Bern on official visit

12.06.2018 Media release

Cameroonian delegation visits Switzerland to discuss plurilingualism

11.06.2018 Media release

School inauguration in Lostallo: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits the Italian-speaking part of Graubünden

09.06.2018 Media release

Roma in Switzerland: an integral part of society but not a national minority

01.06.2018 Media release

Daniel Kipfer Fasciati appointed as Ombudsperson for UN counter-terrorism sanctions regime

31.05.2018 Media release

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The Pope in Geneva

Topic of the visit, Switzerland's relations with the Vatican.

Blog: the ambassador's word

Gender Equality and Women's Rights

Gender equality, respect for women's and girls' rights, and the prohibition of all forms of gender-based discrimination are fundamental values for Swtizerland.

Dossier: Gender Equality and Women's Rights

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Ten Years Swiss Enlargement Contribution

Ten countries have completed their projects under the enlargement contribution. The SDC and SECO have taken stock in their 2017 annual report.

Swiss Enlargement Contribution: Annual Report 2017

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20.06.2018 13:08

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