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Find out more about the new Asia G20 Strategy in our news article.

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The #FederalCouncil today adopted its first Asia G20 Strategy. The strategy reflects #Switzerland's wide-ranging interests in #China, #India, #Indonesia, #Japan and #SouthKorea and defines objectives and measures for the 2025–28 period.

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FC Ignazio Cassis will travel to Hong Kong on 30 May to take part in a new forum on mediation.

The event is being held to mark the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation by China.

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#Switzerland stands ready to support its partners in this endeavour and reiterates its calls for an immediate return to a #ceasefire and the release of all #hostages.

#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by the humanitarian tragedy in #Gaza and the reported risks of famine. #Israel has to lift the blockade now.

#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.

"We need to demystify cybersecurity" Switzerland is hosting the second Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building, which brings together stakeholders from the cybersecurity sector.

The 2nd edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building will take place in #Geneva on 13 and 14 May. #GC3B25 #GCW25

Learn more about #cybersecurity and the conference itself in our conversation with State Secretary Alexandre Fasel.

FC Ignazio Cassis has decided the FDFA will grant a total of CHF 39 million to @unicef.org, UN Woman & the UNFPA for 2025.

By renewing these contributions, the FDFA is also sending out a strong signal in support of International Geneva.

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The FDFA has published the new Guidelines on #Democracy today.

The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions.

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#India #Pakistan | Escalation helps no one. Growing tensions between 🇮🇳 and 🇵🇰 are alarming.

We call on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and engage in #dialogue for the sake of de-escalation.

Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach #civilians.

🇨🇭calls for full respect of #InternationalLaw, an immediate return to a #ceasefire, & the release of all hostages.

#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by recent developments related to #Gaza.

#IHL prohibits the annexation of occupied territories and the forced transfer of populations.

For 2025 and 2026, the #SDC has earmarked core contributions of CHF 235 million to its 22 🇨🇭 contracting partners.

These partners help implement the Federal Council's #InternationalCooperation Strategy and the #2030Agenda.

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FM Ignazio Cassis will travel to #Japan and #China from 22 to 25 April.

The aim of the trip to #Asia is to strengthen political ties and promote #Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners.

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#Gaza | A lasting #ceasefire is indispensable. Hostages must be released, and #humanitarianaid must be facilitated without obstruction.

#Gaza | #IHL applies to all parties to the conflict. It is essential to protect civilians and infrastructure such as hospitals, which must neither be used for nor targeted by military operations.

#Ukraine | The FDFA extends its condolences to the families of the civilian victims following the Russian strike on #Sumy 🇺🇦.

Any attack on civilians and civilian infrastructure is a violation of #IHL.

It must be respected at all times.

Before the forum, FM Cassis will visit Ankara, where he will attend an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between #Switzerland and #Türkiye.

From 11 to 12 April, FM Ignazio Cassis will take part in the #AntalyaDiplomacyForum in Türkiye. While there, he will discuss geopolitical challenges and will participate in a panel on effective mediation.

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Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Geneva: Switzerland calls for joint efforts by all actors to achieve goals of 2030 Agenda How can we move forward with the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in a time dominated by crises and conflict? This was the focus of the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Developm...

At the Regional Forum on #SustainableDevelopment in Geneva, Switzerland called for joint efforts to achieve #2030Agenda goals.

#SDGs can only be implemented if governments, civil society, academic & business communities all work together. #RFSD2025

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🔍 On this International Fact-Checking Day, we highlight the importance of verified information.

The fight against #disinformation is a cornerstone of our commitment to a fact-based foreign policy.

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Earthquake in #Myanmar | #Switzerland is releasing CHF 2.5 million to support the humanitarian activities of the UN and those of local partners of the SDC operating in the affected regions.

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#Afghanistan | #Switzerland opens a humanitarian office in Kabul to support the suffering civilian population. 24 million Afghan people rely on humanitarian aid. With an annual budget of CHF 25 million, the office will focus on vulnerable communities to help them meet their basic needs.

#Earthquake 🌏 | #Switzerland expresses its sincere condolences to the people of #Myanmar & to all those in the region affected by the earthquake.

🇨🇭has offered its assistance for emergency relief, covering the needs in the areas of water, health, shelter and damage assessment.

#Earthquake 🌏 | At this time, we have no information about any Swiss victims.

In case of emergency: 📞 +41 800 24 7 365 / helpline@eda.admin.ch

#Earthquake 🌏 | Our thoughts are with all those affected by the earthquake in Southeast Asia.

The FDFA is closely monitoring the situation in the region. Swiss representations are in contact with local authorities to assess the situation.

Respect for international humanitarian law (#IHL) is not optional.

Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected at all times.

(2/2) #Gaza | At least 280 UN staff were killed in Gaza since 7/10/23. Tuesday was one of the deadliest days in Gaza.

All parties to the conflict must respect #IHL. Civilians, including humanitarian staff, are #NotATarget.

(1/2) #Gaza | Yesterday a #UN staff was killed, as a clearly designated UN compound was struck.

#Switzerland calls for an independent, transparent investigation.

#MiddleEast – hostilities resume | #Switzerland calls for an immediate return to the #ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded delivery of #humanitarianaid.

It recalls the obligation to protect the #civilian population.