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Visit by MOFA researchers to Swiss Embassy

MOFA researchers meet with Embassy staff in the garden of the Swiss Ambassador’s residence ©Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

18.02.2020 — Local news Japan
MOFA researchers paid a visit to the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan to discuss the strengthening of relations on the regional and local levels.

2nd Round of Informal Cybersecurity Dialogue in Tokyo

Keynote speech of Mr. Florian Schütz at the SIP-Symposium ©Secretariat of the SIP Symposium

24.01.2020 — Local news Japan
Federal Cyber Security Delegate, Mr. Florian Schütz, visits Tokyo and delivers a keynote speech at the SIP Symposium on “Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure”.

Toyooka City ties up with Switzerland

At the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding on the 2020 pre-training camp for the Swiss Rowing Federation. Left: Mayor of Toyooka, Mr. Muneharu Nakagai / Right: Director of the Swiss Rowing Federation, Mr. Christian Stofer (August 6, 2019) ©Toyooka City

21.01.2020 — Local news Japan
Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyooka City became a pre-camp location for the Swiss rowing team as well as the sixth Host Town to Switzerland.

University of Zurich and NII Sign MoU on IT Research Cooperation at the Embassy

Prof. Schwarzenegger (left) and Prof. Kitsuregawa (right) shake hands after signing the MoU ©Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

17.01.2020 — Local news Japan
A new framework for cooperation in the area of information technology has been established between the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland and Japan’s National Institute of Informatics (NII).

Students from Tohoku head to Switzerland as future reconstruction leaders

The President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Thomas Bach and the six students from the Tohoku region at Olympic house

13.01.2020 — Local news Japan
The Japanese teenagers have embarked on a homestay program around Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games and meet with representatives of important international organizations such as Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee.

Switzerland hosts Tokyo’s S&T Diplomatic Circle Year-End Party

Mr. Fumikazu Sato introduces the upcoming 6th S&T Basic Plan and Moonshot R&D Program ©Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

04.12.2019 — Local news Japan
The Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle’s annual year-end party 2019 was held at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence.

Station 14 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Oita and Swiss Paralympic

From left: Mr. Paul Odermatt (coach), Mr. Marcel Hug, Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan Mr. Jean-François Paroz, Head of Culture and Public Affairs Mr. Jonas Pulver, Staffs from the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan and Switzerland Tourism Japan ©Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

17.11.2019 — Local news Japan
The Embassy of Switzerland in Japan celebrates the ties between Oita and Switzerland on the occasion of the Oita International Wheelchair Marathon and the MoU signing ceremony, allowing the Swiss Paralympic team to hold a pre-games training camp in Oita ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Mayor of Lausanne Grégoire Junod visits Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Youth Olympics

(Leftmost) Head of Culture and Public Affairs, Mr. Jonas Pulver, (In the second row, third from the left) Secretary-General of Support Our Kids Kazuki Iso, (In the second row, in the middle) Dr. Yulia Gusynina Paroz, Mayor of Lausanne Grégoire Junod and the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Mr. Jean-François Paroz (In the first row) The children from SOK ©Embassy of Switzerland in Japan

11.11.2019 — Local news Japan
Ambassador Paroz welcomed Mayor Junod at his residence for an event showcasing the host city of the Olympic movement, attended by children from the NPO Support Our Kids and representatives of other French-speaking embassies.

Station 13 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan: Heidi's Village - Ballenberg Open-Air Museum

From left: Mr. Jean-François Paroz, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Mr. Yoichi Kotabe, animator and character designer / ”A father of Heidi”, Mr. Martin Michel, Director of Ballenberg open-air museum, Ms. Kazuko Sugiyama, Heidi voice actress, Ms. Terue Nakamaru, president of KIKYOUYA Co., Ltd, Mr. Shinji Nakamaru, Representative director of Heidi's Village, Mr. Fabien Clerc, Director Switzerland Tourism Japan

01.11.2019 — Local news Japan
We celebrate the launch of new friendship of Heidi's Village in Yamanashi and - Ballenberg open-air museum in Brienz.

Station 12 of the Grand Tour of Switzerland in Japan : Friendship of Kutchan - St. Moritz

27.10.2019 — Local news Japan
A Swiss delegation celebrates the 55 years old friendship with Kutchan, Hokkaido, during a visit on the occasion of the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting.

Federal Councillor Viola Amherd attends the enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor

Federal Councillor Viola Amherd, shaking hands with the new Emperor ⒸImperial Household Agency

22.10.2019 — Local news Japan
Federal Councillor Viola Amherd, Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports took part in the celebrations on October 22 in Tokyo.

"Swiss Design / Made in Japan" Exhibition

22.10.2019 — Local news Japan
Held on the site of the upcoming House of Switzerland, the exhibition attracted some 2,500 visitors to B-Side Jingumae.

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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.

President of the Swiss Confederation receives Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan

19.06.2014 — Press release EDA
President of the Swiss Confederation Didier Burkhalter received Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan in Neuchâtel on Thursday, June 19. The official visit by the Crown Prince to Switzerland forms part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan.

President of the Swiss Confederation in Tokyo to celebrate 150th anniversary of friendly and fruitful relations between Switzerland and Japan

03.02.2014 — Press release EDA
The friendship between Switzerland and Japan formed the focal point of the meeting between President Didier Burkhalter, accompanied by his wife, and Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on the first day of his visit to the country. The visit signals the start of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of bilateral relations between Switzerland and the island nation. Relations between the two countries are friendly and fruitful. Japan is Switzerland's second largest economic partner in Asia.

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