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Swiss MFA

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Swiss MFA

@SwissMFA

Here tweets the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs on Swiss #ForeignPolicy and global developments. | For German, French, Italian: @EDA_DFAE

Bern, Schweiz

Joined December 2016

Swiss MFA
@SwissMFA
Jun 8
#MiddleEast | The humanitarian situation in the #Gaza Strip remains catastrophic and the aid entering insufficient. #Switzerland has joined 19 other States in a statement expressing profound concern over this situation. The statement calls for respect for #IHL, including safe,
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Situation in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territory
Switzerland is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East. It supports a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a lasting peace in the Middle East based on the two-state solution. It is working...
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@SwissMFA
Jun 8
Congratulations to #Panama on the opening of its new Embassy in #Bern. In a world marked by uncertainty and division, every new embassy sends an important message: #dialogue matters, cooperation matters, and #diplomacy has a future. 🇵🇦’s strengthened presence in #Switzerland
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@SwissMFA
Jun 8
FC @ignaziocassis will be in #Berlin on 9 and 10 June 2026. There he will meet the German FM, @AussenMinDE Johann Wadephul, and research minister, @DoroBaer, and attend the Soirée Suisse at the🇨🇭embassy. 👉bit.ly/3Qq3Fug
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@SwissMFA
Jun 4
To learn more👉
Swiss Peace and Human Rights
@SwissPeaceHR
Jun 4
Today,🇨🇭and 🇿🇦 held the first #DemocracyDialogue. @SwissMFAStatSec Fasel and @DIRCO_ZA Deputy Foreign Minister Botes exchanged experiences on consensus democracy and emphasized the importance of democracies supporting one another.
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Konsens im Zentrum des Demokratiedialogs mit Südafrika
Der erste Demokratiedialog zwischen der Schweiz und Südafrika ist am 4. Juni 2026 in Pretoria von Alexandre Fasel und Alvin Botes eröffnet worden.
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Swiss Embassy Kyiv
@SwissUA
Jun 2
Last night, Kyiv and Dnipro were hit by another wave of Russian combined missile and drone attacks. At least 21 people, including children, were killed. Switzerland extends its deepest condolences to the victims’ families. International humanitarian law must be respected.
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Swiss MFA
@SwissMFA
May 27
The Federal Council has adopted the #Americas Strategy 2026–2029, underscoring 🇨🇭 commitment to #cooperation and focusing on key priorities: ➡️security and peace ➡️prosperity and competitiveness ➡️environment ➡️democracy and governance ➡️multilateralism To learn more:
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Swiss MFA
@SwissMFA
May 26
#Ebola outbreak | #Switzerland releases CHF 3 mio to fight the spread of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (#DRC). More than CHF 2 mio are allocated to @WHO to coordinate the deployment of emergency medical teams. 👉bit.ly/4nNXI6C
Swiss Development and Cooperation
@SwissDevCoop
May 26
Épidémie #Ebola: La DDC débloque trois millions de francs afin de lutter contre la propagation du virus en République démocratique du Congo. #RDC Plus de deux millions sont prévus pour @WHO, notamment afin de coordonner le déploiement d’équipe médicale d’urgence.
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Guy Parmelin
@ParmelinG
May 26
Replying to @ParmelinG
During this difficult time for the Belgian people, today I expressed Switzerland’s solidarity to Prime Minister @Bart_DeWever.
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Guy Parmelin
@ParmelinG
May 26
On behalf of #Switzerland, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic accident in #Belgium and wish a swift recovery to those injured.
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Swiss Embassy Kyiv
@SwissUA
May 25
Kyiv suffered heavy Russian strikes with hundreds of buildings damaged in the central districts. One of them is Lukyanivska, which was visited by @SwissUA & other embassies on the invitation of @andrii_sybiha. Our condolences to the victims' families& thoughts for the injured.
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Switzerland OSCE
@SwitzerlandOSCE
May 24
War against Ukraine: Switzerland is deeply concerned about the recent escalation involving Russia’s use of ballistic missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. We strongly condemn all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. International humanitarian law
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@SwissMFA
May 21
The humanitarian situation in the Near and Middle East has worsened due to the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. #Switzerland is releasing CHF 13.5 million to respond to needs in #Iran, #Lebanon, #Syria, #Yemen, and #Afghanistan. 👉bit.ly/3PXlgtf
Swiss Development and Cooperation
@SwissDevCoop
May 21
La situation humanitaire au Proche et Moyen-Orient s’est aggravée en raison du conflit entre Israël, les États-Unis et l’Iran. La DDC débloque 13.5 millions CHF pour répondre aux besoins en #Iran, au #Liban, en #Syrie, au #Yémen et en #Afghanistan.
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@SwissMFA
May 20
#Flotilla | The FDFA deplores the unacceptable treatment of some participants, which appears inconsistent with the assurances received from the Israeli authorities regarding respect for #InternationalLaw and fundamental #rights. These commitments must be upheld in practice,
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