Bern, 20.06.2017 – The SDC and SECO had three priorities for 2016:
combating poverty, reducing global risks and improving prospects for
people in fragile contexts.
Astana, 19.06.2017 – Water diplomacy, security aspects and economic
cooperation were the main topics of talks with Federal Councillor
Burkhalter in Astana.
Bern, 19.06.2017 – The period for implementing the 210 enlargement
contribution projects in central and eastern Europe has come to end.
The SDC and SECO view the 10 years in positive terms.
Astana, 19.06.2017 – Didier Burkhalter launches the ‘Blue Peace
Central Asia 2017–2020’ initiative to promote water management in
Central Asia. Cooperation
in Central Asia
Heads of state and governments adopted the 2030 Agenda. All states
are called upon to contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable
Development Goals over the next 15 years.
The bilateral approach allows Switzerland to represent its interests
with the EU in the best way. The Federal Council is aiming to conclude
an institutional agreement to revive this approach.
