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Here tweets the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs on Swiss #ForeignPolicy and global developments. | For German, French, Italian: @EDA_DFAE
Bern, Schweiz
Joined December 2016
In 2026, Economics Minister @ParmelinG will serve as President of the Swiss Confederation. Foreign Minister @ignaziocassis will take on the role of Vice President of the Federal Council. You can read Parmelin's acceptance speech here: https://t.co/YCuHZDNPUz
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This #HumanRightsDay, Switzerland celebrates a successful year at the @UN_HRC, chaired by 🇨🇭diplomat @SwissAmbUN_GVA. #Switzerland put forward a resolution, widely adopted, to ensure that those facing the death penalty have the right to equality before the law. This success
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🇨🇭congratulates the Government of 🇨🇴 and the self-denominated Gaitanista Army of Colombia (EGC) on signing a Commitment to Peace. In #Doha today, Amb. Enderlin reaffirmed🇨🇭support for joint #Mediation efforts with @NorwayMFA, @MofaQatar_EN, and @SpainMFA for 🇨🇴 🕊️
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Feedback from the consultation process on the Swiss-EU package shows that a clear majority is in favour of the deal. 🇨🇭🤝🇪🇺 The Swiss government has addressed suggested improvements for domestic implementation. https://t.co/fncjKZH0wz
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#Switzerland congratulates Presidents Kagame and Thisekedi on the signing of the Washington #Peace agreement, and commends the #USA for their leadership and facilitation. Federal Councillor @ignaziocassis visited #Rwanda and the #DRC two weeks ago and reaffirmed🇨🇭's readiness
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#SriLanka has launched an appeal for international aid. 🇨🇭 is deploying specialists and equipment to meet needs in the region, particularly in the field of water and sanitation. 👉 https://t.co/UuJwODNXIi
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During today’s official visit to #Bern by the @MFA_KZ, 🇨🇭🇰🇿 delegations signed a memorandum of understanding on the implementation of the Blue Peace initiative — a Swiss-led effort that combines water #diplomacy with #development cooperation. 👉 https://t.co/d4nRnp8XWH
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#Switzerland stands in solidarity with all those affected by the devastating impact of #CycloneDitwah and the exceptional floods. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the affected communities in #SriLanka, #Indonesia, #Thailand and #Malaysia. 🇨🇭 remains
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FC @ignaziocassis will be in #Vienna on 3-4 December 2025 to represent #Switzerland at the annual Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (#OSCE). The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges facing the European
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Second evacuation of injured children from #Gaza completed: In collaboration with #Norway, 13 children and 51 family members, who had previously travelled from Gaza to #Jordan, were transported to #Switzerland on Friday. https://t.co/n8RCRlraYD
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🇨🇭joined the first meeting of the #ShelterCoalition to strengthen civilian protection in Ukraine, initiated by 🇫🇮 and🇺🇦 With ongoing Russian attacks, this work is urgent. AMB Baumann highlighted the🇨🇭support for the rehabilitation of ~100 school shelters for 17,000+ children.
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#Switzerland congratulates Sabrina Dallafior on her election as the next Director-General of the @OPCW. She can count on 🇨🇭 continuous commitment to supporting global efforts to a world free of #chemicalweapons. 👉 https://t.co/a25JRjQglO
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Switzerland is allocating CHF 23 million to improve the humanitarian situation in #Gaza, in particular to meet the needs of children, strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote regional stability. Details: https://t.co/Iizgn1iBfz
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Switzerland has been elected to the @UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Over the next 4 years,🇨🇭will contribute its expertise & promote #Diversity, #Conservation & #Innovation to support the protection of cultural & natural heritage for future generations. https://t.co/GlHZISnfu0
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@SwissDevCoop @SwissHumAidUnit 🇨🇭 Humanitarian mission in #Sudan: How can the civilian population be better protected? How can humanitarian personnel deliver assistance without obstacles? These were the topics discussed by Dominik Stillhart, the Federal Council’s Delegate for Humanitarian Aid, in his meetings
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At the request of the #US and #Ukraine, a meeting has taken place today in Geneva to discuss the U.S.-proposed peace plan aimed at ending the war against 🇺🇦. Both parties asked 🇨🇭 to host this step, recognising the role of International Geneva and Switzerland’s longstanding
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Switzerland is committed to peace in Ukraine. De-escalation is an absolute priority for the Federal Council.
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In Port Sudan, Dominik Stillhart, the Federal Council’s Delegate for Humanitarian Aid, met with Aida Elsayed, Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society, to discuss the most urgent needs of the population - including protection from violence and access to daily food.
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I thank @kajakallas, @dubravkasuica and @PalestinePMO for hosting the first Palestine Donor Group meeting in #Brussels. I reaffirmed CH commitment to strengthening Palestinian institutions, providing humanitarian aid and supporting a two-State solution under #internationallaw.
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