Spirou4Rights

30.09.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Embassy of Switzerland participates in the promotion of human rights in several schools of Nur-Sultan

Visit to Nur-Sultan of the Special Water Envoy of Switzerland

09.09.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
Ambassador Guy Bonvin, Swiss Special Water Envoy, took part at the Second Central Asian Expert Forum (II CAEF) on the topic “Dialogue on water and energy issues in Central Asia: through the national to the regional” organized by the Institute for Strategic Studies of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia and Friedrich Ebert Fund on September 5, 2019, in Nur-Sultan.

Swiss Fest in Nur-Sultan

07.08.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Swiss National Day Event, organized on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Swiss Embassy in Nur-Sultan, was attended by more than 400 guests, among whom representatives of Swiss companies, alumni who studied in Switzerland and members of the diplomatic corps in Kazakhstan, as well as partners of the Swiss Embassy.

Launching of Kazakh-Swiss Cooperation on Tourism

31.07.2019 — Article Kazakhstan
A small ceremony in the nature resort of Burabai on July 31^st, accompanied by the tunes of the Swiss Alphorn Trio from Switzerland, marked the official start of the bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Switzerland on tourism.

National Day 2019 greetings for the Swiss abroad

16.07.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
1st of August address of the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer

Political consultations Kazakhstan-Switzerland

27.06.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Deputy State Secretary of Switzerland, Krystyna Marty Lang, paid an official visit to Kazakhstan from 25 to 27 of June 2019. She was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Beibut Atamkulov and held political consultations with the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Roman Vassilenko.

EUNIC European Film Weekend in Almaty

14.06.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The high artistic standard of Switzerland’s cinematography could be showcased during the European Film Weekend  from 14 - 16 June 2019 in Almaty, where the Swiss film “Lazzaro Felice” by Alice Rohrwacher was part of the rich and demanding program of various European participants.

Swiss Ambassador presenting the AmCham Community Service Award

05.06.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Swiss Ambassador in Kazakhstan, Mr. Urs Schmid, attended the American Chamber Award Gala which took place on June 1, 2019.

Ambassador of Switzerland highlights Swiss support to regional cooperation on water

24.05.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
On 23 May 2019 a ceremony and press conference was held at the premises of the World Bank in Nur-Sultan to celebrate the signing of the Administration Agreement for the Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) by the representative of the World Bank, Mr. Steven Schonberger, and the Ambassador of the EU Delegation in Nur-Sultan, Mr. Sven-Olov Carlsson. Switzerland as an early contributor to the program was represented by Ambassador Urs Schmid who underlined the Swiss support to systemic cooperation on water and energy in Central Asia.

Swiss “Blue Peace Initiative” present at Astana Economic Forum

22.05.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan and Switzerland, in partnership with the European Union, the World Bank and the International Water Assessment Centre organized a high-level panel session at the XII Astana Economic Forum on “Water as a factor of economic growth and security in Central Asia” on May 17, 2019. 

Joint Statement to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBiT)

20.05.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
Today we mark the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBiT). On this day, we express our support for, and solidarity with, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) communities in Kazakhstan.

NU Green Week 2019

03.04.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Embassy of Switzerland is proud to support the NU Green Week 2019 at Nazarbayev University and officially inaugurated the week with the screening of the thought-provoking film “More than Honey” by Swiss director Markus Imhoof on April 1, 2019.

Switzerland supports organization of roundtable in Astana to discuss life imprisonment in criminal legislation and in practice

01.12.2016 — Press release Kazakhstan

On November 28, 2016, the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Urs Schmid, attended a roundtable on “Life imprisonment in Kazakhstan” where the results of a survey supported by the Embassy were presented.

Swiss Delegation launched preparations for EXPO 2017 during recent visit to Kazakhstan

01.12.2016 — Press release Kazakhstan

On November 14-19 a delegation of Presence Switzerland, the agency of the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs charged with the participation of Switzerland in all international exhibitions and events, paid a visit to Kazakhstan. During its visit the delegation visited the EXPO site and village and discussed technical issues with Astana EXPO Company as well as other companies involved with the organisation of the Swiss Pavilion. 

Spirou4Rights

30.09.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Embassy of Switzerland participates in the promotion of human rights in several schools of Nur-Sultan

Visit to Nur-Sultan of the Special Water Envoy of Switzerland

09.09.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
Ambassador Guy Bonvin, Swiss Special Water Envoy, took part at the Second Central Asian Expert Forum (II CAEF) on the topic “Dialogue on water and energy issues in Central Asia: through the national to the regional” organized by the Institute for Strategic Studies of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia and Friedrich Ebert Fund on September 5, 2019, in Nur-Sultan.

Swiss Fest in Nur-Sultan

07.08.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Swiss National Day Event, organized on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Swiss Embassy in Nur-Sultan, was attended by more than 400 guests, among whom representatives of Swiss companies, alumni who studied in Switzerland and members of the diplomatic corps in Kazakhstan, as well as partners of the Swiss Embassy.

Launching of Kazakh-Swiss Cooperation on Tourism

31.07.2019 — Article Kazakhstan
A small ceremony in the nature resort of Burabai on July 31^st, accompanied by the tunes of the Swiss Alphorn Trio from Switzerland, marked the official start of the bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Switzerland on tourism.

National Day 2019 greetings for the Swiss abroad

16.07.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
1st of August address of the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer

Political consultations Kazakhstan-Switzerland

27.06.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Deputy State Secretary of Switzerland, Krystyna Marty Lang, paid an official visit to Kazakhstan from 25 to 27 of June 2019. She was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Beibut Atamkulov and held political consultations with the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Roman Vassilenko.

EUNIC European Film Weekend in Almaty

14.06.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The high artistic standard of Switzerland’s cinematography could be showcased during the European Film Weekend  from 14 - 16 June 2019 in Almaty, where the Swiss film “Lazzaro Felice” by Alice Rohrwacher was part of the rich and demanding program of various European participants.

Swiss Ambassador presenting the AmCham Community Service Award

05.06.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Swiss Ambassador in Kazakhstan, Mr. Urs Schmid, attended the American Chamber Award Gala which took place on June 1, 2019.

Ambassador of Switzerland highlights Swiss support to regional cooperation on water

24.05.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
On 23 May 2019 a ceremony and press conference was held at the premises of the World Bank in Nur-Sultan to celebrate the signing of the Administration Agreement for the Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) by the representative of the World Bank, Mr. Steven Schonberger, and the Ambassador of the EU Delegation in Nur-Sultan, Mr. Sven-Olov Carlsson. Switzerland as an early contributor to the program was represented by Ambassador Urs Schmid who underlined the Swiss support to systemic cooperation on water and energy in Central Asia.

Swiss “Blue Peace Initiative” present at Astana Economic Forum

22.05.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan and Switzerland, in partnership with the European Union, the World Bank and the International Water Assessment Centre organized a high-level panel session at the XII Astana Economic Forum on “Water as a factor of economic growth and security in Central Asia” on May 17, 2019. 

Joint Statement to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBiT)

20.05.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
Today we mark the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBiT). On this day, we express our support for, and solidarity with, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) communities in Kazakhstan.

NU Green Week 2019

03.04.2019 — Local news Kazakhstan
The Embassy of Switzerland is proud to support the NU Green Week 2019 at Nazarbayev University and officially inaugurated the week with the screening of the thought-provoking film “More than Honey” by Swiss director Markus Imhoof on April 1, 2019.