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Focus of FAC-N Fact-finding Visit to Japan on Foreign Economic Affairs

28.11.2022 — Press release Japan
A delegation from National Council Foreign Affairs Committee undertook a fact-finding visit to Japan between 7 and 11 November.

Swiss Excellence in Life Sciences and Healthcare Presented at Swisstech around BioJapan 2022

17.11.2022 — Local news Japan
High interest in Swiss life science: Nine Swiss startups presented state-of-the-art products and services in the fields of life science and healthcare at Swisstech at BioJapan 2022 on October 11. The event held at CIC Tokyo–one day prior to the opening of BioJapan 2022–attracted about 140 participants.

Opening of a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Fukuoka

01.11.2022 — Press release Japan
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Dr. Andreas Baum, is pleased to announce that a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland has opened in Fukuoka.

Swiss travelers to Japan

26.09.2022 — Local news Japan
Information for Swiss travelers to Japan

Swiss residents in Japan

26.09.2022 — Local news Japan
Please make sure to follow the instruction of the local Japanese authorities carefully.

Opening of “Kizuki-au 築き合う – Collaborative Constructions” on August 1 in Tokoname, Aichi

18.08.2022 — Local news Japan
Some 70 guests gathered in Tokoname, in the context of Aichi Triennale, to discover the architectural project by ETH Zurich and the University of Tokyo, and assist to a stunning performance by dancer and choreographer Kenta Kojiri.

Joint local statement on an execution in Japan

26.07.2022 — Position Japan
Following the execution on 26th, the EU Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and of Switzerland, Iceland and Norway issued a joint statement calling on the Japanese Government to introduce a moratorium and promote a wider debate on the issue.

Net Zero and Transition Finance: Japanese, Norwegian, and Swiss Perspectives

16.06.2022 — Local news Japan
On 11 May, the Embassies of Norway and Switzerland in Japan, in partnership with the Japan business federation Keidanren, organized a hybrid event on transition finance.

Travelers to Switzerland

02.05.2022 — Local news Japan
Information about travel to Switzerland.

President Cassis rounds off visit to Japan with an address at Kyoto University

21.04.2022 — Local news Japan
President Cassis rounded off his visit to Japan on Thursday, 21 April, by delivering an address on the link between science and diplomacy to students at Kyoto University. The focus of the visit was on the war in Ukraine and bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic and scientific affairs. A cooperation agreement on joint research projects was signed and a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new Swissnex location.

President Cassis discusses global security and bilateral issues with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and Foreign Minister Hayashi

18.04.2022 — Local news Japan
On Monday, 18 April, President Ignazio Cassis met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi in Tokyo. On the agenda were the war in Ukraine and the related security challenges in Europe and Asia. Other topics included the tasks of both countries in international organisations and cooperation in trade and science.

Special Presentation on Japan’s S&T Diplomacy by MOFA Advisors attracts high interest

30.03.2022 — Local news Japan
Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan gave a special presentation for members of the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle at the Swiss Residence.

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Focus of FAC-N Fact-finding Visit to Japan on Foreign Economic Affairs

28.11.2022 — Press release Japan
A delegation from National Council Foreign Affairs Committee undertook a fact-finding visit to Japan between 7 and 11 November.

Opening of a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Fukuoka

01.11.2022 — Press release Japan
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Dr. Andreas Baum, is pleased to announce that a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland has opened in Fukuoka.

President Ueli Maurer meets Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and represents Switzerland at G20 meeting of finance ministers

Mr. Maurer and Mr. Abe shaking hands ⒸAyako Suzuki

10.06.2019 — Press release Japan
President Ueli Maurer was received by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe on 10 June 2019. The discussion was dedicated to the long-standing, excellent relations between Switzerland and Japan. In addition to regional topics, the central challenges for the global financial and economic system, which President Maurer addressed at the weekend meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Fukuoka, were also discussed.

Swiss Days @ The Imperial: Switzerland – Japan Economic Forum

16.02.2018 — Press release Japan
A common initiative of the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan and IMD, “Switzerland - Japan Economic Forum” will be held as a part of “Swiss Days @ The Imperial”.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Press release Japan
In exactly one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, gender equality, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Switzerland calls upon its partners to join it in making this Human Rights Day 2017 a day of unequivocal relevance for the promotion and the protection of human rights.

The FDFA reaffirms its commitment to a world without capital punishment

10.10.2017 — Press release EDA
Switzerland is committed to maintain a leading role in the worldwide movement to abolish capital punishment. On this year's World Day against the Death Penalty the FDFA has presented its new action plan, which sets out Switzerland's foreign policy activities towards universal abolition of the death penalty for the period until 2019.

Minamata Convention sets up office in Geneva

30.09.2017 — Press release Japan

Bern, 30.09.2017 - On 30 September 2017, the approximately 150 States meeting in Geneva for the first Conference of the Parties (COP1) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury decided to base the Convention in Geneva. “The arrival of the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention will be a boost for Geneva as center of the international environment governance,” said Marc Chardonnens, President of the COP and Director of the Federal Office for the Environment, welcoming the decision.

OSCE Asian Conference: Counterterrorism, cyberspace and disaster prevention are possible areas for strengthened cooperation says Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter

01.06.2015 — Press release EDA
Cooperation in counterterrorism, disaster preparedness and cyberspace can strengthen mutual trust in Asia, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter said at the opening of the Asian Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Seoul. The Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said that on the basis of its experience and the instruments at its disposal, the OSCE can be a bridge for dialogue on security with Asia. Switzerland currently holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE Asian Contact Group.

Switzerland welcomes the conclusion of the new disaster risk reduction framework

18.03.2015 — Press release EDA
Following days of negotiations, the delegations at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDRR) in Sendai, Japan, have adopted a new international framework, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), which sets out the priorities for disaster risk reduction for the next 15 years. Manuel Bessler, the delegate of the Federal Council for Swiss Humanitarian Aid and head of the Swiss delegation in Sendai, welcomed the new framework, which will give new impetus to the world in the field of disaster prevention.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter discusses aspects of cooperative security in Asia with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida

14.03.2015 — Press release EDA
At a bilateral meeting on the margins of the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter discussed aspects of cooperative security with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. One of the topics they addressed was the further development of cooperation between the OSCE and its Asian partner countries.

Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter stresses importance of disaster risk reduction for safeguarding sustainable development

14.03.2015 — Press release EDA
More and more people are threatened by disasters. To reduce the risk, precautionary measures must be taken early on. This message was underlined by Federal Councillor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Didier Burkhalter in his speech at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in the Japanese city of Sendai.

Disaster Risk Reduction: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter to take part in UN World Conference in Sendai

09.03.2015 — Press release EDA
The Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) will take place from 14 to 18 March in Sendai, Japan. Didier Burkhalter will lead the Swiss delegation during the ministerial segment of the conference, representing Switzerland's position. Following this, the Swiss delegation, including representatives of Swiss Humanitarian Aid, the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), will continue negotiations on a new Framework for Action. On March 15 Federal Councillor Burkhalter will travel to Indonesia and subsequently to Sri Lanka for political discussions.