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Humanitarian demining

Switzerland organises the Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Lausanne

The conference, organised jointly with Ukraine, takes place from 17 to 18 October. It focusses on the importance of humanitarian demining for the social and economic reconstruction of the country.

Coral reefs as bridge-builders

Science diplomacy

Coral reefs as bridge-builders

The role of science diplomacy in the implementation of global environmental goals will be explored in greater depth during the 2024 GESDA Summit using the example of the Transnational Red Sea Center.

Innovation makes humanitarian demining safer and more efficient

Humanitarian demining

Innovation makes humanitarian demining safer and more efficient

The integration of scientific and technological innovation is particularly important in Ukraine, one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world.

Switzerland’s second presidency of the UN Security Council

Security Council

Switzerland’s second presidency of the UN Security Council

We provide an overview of Switzerland's powers, practices and priorities during its month-long presidency of the Security Council.

Switzerland to take a seat on the UN Human Rights Council

Multilateralism

Switzerland to take a seat on the UN Human Rights Council

Switzerland was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the years 2025–27 by the UN General Assembly with 175 votes.

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Travelling to Switzerland

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

Measures taken by the Confederation to support Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. Since then, the Swiss Confederation has been implementing measures in various fields to help people affected by the war. From emergency aid packages to the reconstruction process - you can find all the Confederation's measures here.

Switzerland-EU relations

Switzerland held exploratory talks with the EU. In the course of discussions, Switzerland and the EU have developed a common understanding of the sectoral approach, also known as the package approach, proposed by the Federal Council. Background and information can be found here.

Switzerland in the UN Security Council

Switzerland's non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council in 2023/2024 is a continuation of its engagement for peace and security within the UN and throughout the world.

International cooperation

International cooperation

International Cooperation Strategy 2021–2024

The IZA Strategy 2021-2024 focuses on alleviating need and poverty in the world and on sustainable development.

In the FDFA‘s sights

From Berne to the 170 or so Swiss representations around the world, from the trips and speeches of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to cooperation projects, follow the work of the FDFA on a daily basis by subscribing to our various social media accounts.

Head of the Department

Head of the Department

Welcome to the FDFA

Discover the FDFA with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, who will introduce you to the work and role of the department. Have a look at his portrait and speeches.