SDG Flag Day in Lugano: Cities play a key role in implementing sustainable development goals

25.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Since 2019, SDG Flag Day has been held every year on 25 September on the initiative of the business community (via the UN Global Compact). Schools, communes, organisations, companies and governments fly flags to symbolically express their support for the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the SDG Flag Day event in Lugano, the two Federal Council delegates for the 2030 Agenda, Markus Reubi and Daniel Dubas, emphasised the key role of cities in implementing the 2030 Agenda.

Statement by the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd at the UN Security Council

25.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Statement by the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), at the UN Security Council, open debate ‘Leadership for Peace’, New York, Wednesday, 25 September 2024.

President Amherd emphasises Switzerland’s commitment to peace and calls for strengthening of multilateralism in New York

24.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
In her speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, 24 September, President Viola Amherd focused on peacebuilding and international humanitarian law. She emphasised Switzerland's commitment to strong and effective multilateralism.

Switzerland hosts Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2024 in Lausanne

16.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
On 17 and 18 October 2024, the Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC2024) will be held at the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne. The aim of the conference, which is being co-organised with Ukraine, is to highlight the critical importance of humanitarian demining as part of the country's social and economic recovery. The conference by Lake Geneva will bring together representatives from governments, international organisations, humanitarian demining and civil society.

President of the Confederation Viola Amherd and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to represent Switzerland at opening of the 79th UN General Assembly

13.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
At its meeting on 13 September 2024, the Federal Council was briefed on the outcome of the consultation of the foreign affairs committees in the run-up to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will travel to New York where they will represent Switzerland during the high-level opening week of the 79th UN General Assembly from 22 to 25 September 2024.

Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam: Switzerland dispatches six experts and allocates 1 million Swiss francs

12.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland is offering assistance to Vietnam, the South East Asian country devastated by Typhoon Yagi. Today, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is deploying six specialists from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit to Vietnam. The SDC has also made available 1 million Swiss francs to assist the affected population.

Ignazio Cassis meets with officials of Cantons of Ticino and Graubünden in heart of Switzerland

06.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
A trilateral meeting between Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, and the State Councils of Ticino and Graubünden took place today in Schwyz, as part of the regular policy dialogue established with the two Cantons of Italian- and Romansch-speaking Switzerland. Mr Cassis chose a symbolic location, in the heart of Switzerland, for this exchange. Discussions focused on topics of common interest, in particular cross-border relations and the promotion of multilingualism, as well as on the situation in the Mesolcina and Alta Vallemaggia, where the weather caused major damage this summer.

Marianne Jenni appointed new director general of the FDFA's consular directorate

04.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Bern, 04.09.2024 – At its meeting on 4 September 2024, the Federal Council appointed Marianne Jenni as the new director general of the FDFA's Consular Directorate (CD). Marianne Jenni, currently serving as the Swiss ambassador to Ecuador, will assume her new post on 1 January 2025. She succeeds David Grichting, who was appointed director general of the FDFA's Directorate for Resources in early June 2024.

Jacques Gerber appointed Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine

04.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Bern, 04.09.2024 – At its meeting on 4 September 2024, the Federal Council appointed Jacques Gerber to act as Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine. Mr Gerber, who is currently councillor of state for the canton of Jura, will carry out preparatory work for and manage the Federal Council's consolidated 'Ukraine country programme'. The 51-year-old will take up his new post on 1 January 2025.

Swiss embassy in Baghdad reopens

03.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland reopened its embassy in Iraq today, 33 years after closing its previous representation due to the 1991 Gulf War. By reopening the embassy, the Federal Council aims to strengthen bilateral relations with the populous country and deepen cooperation in economic, security and migration matters. This move also fulfils an objective of the Federal Council's MENA Strategy 2021–24.

Presentation of credentials

03.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Ambassadors newly accredited to Switzerland present credentials

Bursele academice elvețiene 2025-2026

02.09.2024 — Local news Moldova
Biroul de cooperare al Elveției/ Reprezentanța Ambasadei Confederației Elvețiene anunță că, prin intermediul Comisiei federale pentru burse destinate studenților străini, Guvernul Elveției acordă cercetătorilor din Republica Moldova următoarele tipuri de burse pentru anul academic 2025-2026:

SDG Flag Day in Lugano: Cities play a key role in implementing sustainable development goals

25.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Since 2019, SDG Flag Day has been held every year on 25 September on the initiative of the business community (via the UN Global Compact). Schools, communes, organisations, companies and governments fly flags to symbolically express their support for the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the SDG Flag Day event in Lugano, the two Federal Council delegates for the 2030 Agenda, Markus Reubi and Daniel Dubas, emphasised the key role of cities in implementing the 2030 Agenda.

Statement by the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd at the UN Security Council

25.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Statement by the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), at the UN Security Council, open debate ‘Leadership for Peace’, New York, Wednesday, 25 September 2024.

President Amherd emphasises Switzerland’s commitment to peace and calls for strengthening of multilateralism in New York

24.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
In her speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, 24 September, President Viola Amherd focused on peacebuilding and international humanitarian law. She emphasised Switzerland's commitment to strong and effective multilateralism.

Switzerland hosts Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2024 in Lausanne

16.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
On 17 and 18 October 2024, the Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC2024) will be held at the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne. The aim of the conference, which is being co-organised with Ukraine, is to highlight the critical importance of humanitarian demining as part of the country's social and economic recovery. The conference by Lake Geneva will bring together representatives from governments, international organisations, humanitarian demining and civil society.

President of the Confederation Viola Amherd and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to represent Switzerland at opening of the 79th UN General Assembly

13.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
At its meeting on 13 September 2024, the Federal Council was briefed on the outcome of the consultation of the foreign affairs committees in the run-up to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will travel to New York where they will represent Switzerland during the high-level opening week of the 79th UN General Assembly from 22 to 25 September 2024.

Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam: Switzerland dispatches six experts and allocates 1 million Swiss francs

12.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland is offering assistance to Vietnam, the South East Asian country devastated by Typhoon Yagi. Today, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is deploying six specialists from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit to Vietnam. The SDC has also made available 1 million Swiss francs to assist the affected population.

Ignazio Cassis meets with officials of Cantons of Ticino and Graubünden in heart of Switzerland

06.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
A trilateral meeting between Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, and the State Councils of Ticino and Graubünden took place today in Schwyz, as part of the regular policy dialogue established with the two Cantons of Italian- and Romansch-speaking Switzerland. Mr Cassis chose a symbolic location, in the heart of Switzerland, for this exchange. Discussions focused on topics of common interest, in particular cross-border relations and the promotion of multilingualism, as well as on the situation in the Mesolcina and Alta Vallemaggia, where the weather caused major damage this summer.

Marianne Jenni appointed new director general of the FDFA's consular directorate

04.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Bern, 04.09.2024 – At its meeting on 4 September 2024, the Federal Council appointed Marianne Jenni as the new director general of the FDFA's Consular Directorate (CD). Marianne Jenni, currently serving as the Swiss ambassador to Ecuador, will assume her new post on 1 January 2025. She succeeds David Grichting, who was appointed director general of the FDFA's Directorate for Resources in early June 2024.

Jacques Gerber appointed Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine

04.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Bern, 04.09.2024 – At its meeting on 4 September 2024, the Federal Council appointed Jacques Gerber to act as Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine. Mr Gerber, who is currently councillor of state for the canton of Jura, will carry out preparatory work for and manage the Federal Council's consolidated 'Ukraine country programme'. The 51-year-old will take up his new post on 1 January 2025.

Swiss embassy in Baghdad reopens

03.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Switzerland reopened its embassy in Iraq today, 33 years after closing its previous representation due to the 1991 Gulf War. By reopening the embassy, the Federal Council aims to strengthen bilateral relations with the populous country and deepen cooperation in economic, security and migration matters. This move also fulfils an objective of the Federal Council's MENA Strategy 2021–24.

Presentation of credentials

03.09.2024 — Press releases EDA
Ambassadors newly accredited to Switzerland present credentials

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis commemorates 75 years of the Geneva Conventions

26.08.2024 — Press releases EDA
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis was in Geneva on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. After opening a panel discussion in the presence of the members of the Security Council invited to the United Nations’ Geneva headquarters, the Federal Councillor took part in a symbolic moment on the Place des Nations. Ignazio Cassis called on States and all international actors to renew their commitment to international humanitarian law and to make the Geneva Conventions a political priority.

Bursele academice elvețiene 2025-2026

02.09.2024 — Local news Moldova
Biroul de cooperare al Elveției/ Reprezentanța Ambasadei Confederației Elvețiene anunță că, prin intermediul Comisiei federale pentru burse destinate studenților străini, Guvernul Elveției acordă cercetătorilor din Republica Moldova următoarele tipuri de burse pentru anul academic 2025-2026:

Invitation to tender: “Strengthening trust, integrity and compliance in and between SME’s and public sector in Moldova (STIC)”

02.07.2024 — Local news Moldova
We invite proposals for a facilitation unit to execute the first phase of SDC's STIC project in Moldova. This initiative aims to enhance trust, transform social norms, and strengthen integrity and compliance mechanisms in Moldova's agri-food and construction sectors, mitigating corruption risks and discouraging shadow economy practices. 

Editorial: Cum să promovăm coerent răspunsul la crize, dezvoltarea pe termen lung și coeziunea socială

07.12.2023 — Local news Moldova

de Guido Beltrani, director al Biroului de Cooperare al Elveției în R. Moldova

Războiul din Ucraina afectează viața de zi cu zi a moldovenilor în multe feluri. Acesta creează un sentiment de insecuritate care a fost deosebit de acut în primele luni ale războiului și rămâne încă prezent deși, aparent, devine un fenomen de fundal. În prezent, orice evoluție în războiul de acolo devine automat știrea de top aici. Războiul a provocat, de asemenea, creșterea ratei inflației și scăderea semnificativă a producției economice; a dus la perturbări în aprovizionarea cu energie, la creșterea prețurilor la energie, precum și la diviziuni mai profunde și noi tensiuni în societate.

Anunț: Începe perioada de aplicare pentru bursele academice elvețiene 2024-2025

28.08.2023 — Local news Moldova
(Для русского языка прокрутите страницу ниже) Biroul de cooperare al Elveției/ Reprezentanța Ambasadei Confederației Elvețiene anunță că, prin intermediul Comisiei federale pentru burse destinate studenților străini, Guvernul Elveției acordă cercetătorilor din Republica Moldova următoarele tipuri de burse pentru anul academic 2024-2025:

Elveția oferă un pachet de sprijin suplimentar pentru R. Moldova

19.07.2023 — Local news Moldova
Elveția a mărit bugetul său pentru programele și proiectele sale în Republica Moldova. Anunțul a fost făcut de Guido Beltrani, directorul Biroului de cooperare elvețiană la Chișinău, în cadrul unei întrevederi cu premierul Dorin Recean.

Medicii din Elveția oferă instruiri în acordarea serviciilor medicale de urgență pentru profesioniștii din domeniul sănătății din Moldova

19.01.2023 — Moldova
De la începutul războiului din Ucraina, Elveția a susținut puternic atât refugiații ucraineni, cât și sistemul de sănătate din Republica Moldova. Formula acestui suport a trebuit ajustată în termeni rapizi, pentru o eficiență mai bună în acordarea serviciilor medicale de urgență mamei și a copilului, ea fiind cea mai vulnerabilă categorie a populației refugiate.

SwissInTouch, Switzerland in your pocket

24.11.2022 — Article EDA
Approximately 780,000 Swiss citizens abroad currently benefit from the wide range of services provided by a global network of representations offering advice and support. The FDFA Helpline is also on hand to answer queries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now there's a new app that makes staying in touch even easier: SwissInTouch keeps Switzerland at your fingertips.

Ignazio Cassis vizitează Ucraina și Moldova

21.10.2022 — Local news Moldova
Președintele Confederației Elvețiene, Ignazio Cassis, a vizitat Ucraina și Republica Moldova în perioada 20-21 octombrie. Cassis s-a întâlnit cu șefii celor două țări, întâlnirea cu Vladimir Zelensky, liderul Ucrainei, fiind prima de la începutul războiului, iar cea cu Maia Sandu, președintele Republicii Moldova, fiind a doua din acest an. 

Anunț: BURSE ACADEMICE ELVEȚIENE 2023-2024

25.08.2022 — Local news Moldova

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Biroul de cooperare al Elveției/ Reprezentanța Ambasadei Confederației Elvețiene anunță că, prin intermediul Comisiei federale pentru burse destinate studenților străini, Guvernul Elveției acordă cercetătorilor din Republica Moldova următoarele tipuri de burse pentru anul academic 2023-2024:

Declarație comună cu ocazia Zilei internaționale împotriva homofobiei, transfobiei și bifobiei în Republica Moldova

17.05.2022 — Local news Moldova
De Ziua internațională împotriva homofobiei, transfobiei și bifobiei, care este sărbătorită astăzi, ne exprimăm solidaritatea și sprijinul pentru persoanele lesbiene, gay, bisexuale, transgender și intersex (LGBTI) din Republica Moldova, dintre care mulți continuă să se confrunte cu discriminare, violență și stigmatizare pe baza orientării lor sexuale, identității sau expresiei de gen și caracteristicilor sexuale. 

Directoarea Agenției Elvețiene pentru Dezvoltare și Colaborare a vizitat R. Moldova

09.05.2022 — Local news Moldova
Directoarea Agenției Elvețiene pentru Dezvoltare și Cooperare, Patricia Danzi, a vizitat în perioada 5-7  mai Republica Moldova. Pe agenda vizitei au fost planificate întâniri cu oficiali ai Moldovei, dar și membri ai societății civile, experți și parteneri ai Biroului de Cooperare al Elveției. 

Speech - 150e anniversaire du passage de la frontière de l’armée du général Bourbaki

29.01.2022 — EDA
Allocution du président de la Confédération Ignazio Cassis, chef du Département fédéral des affaires étrangères, à l’occasion du 150e anniversaire du passage de la frontière de l’armée du général Bourbaki - Check against delivery.