Ravi d’avoir accueilli Stefano Sannino Sannino hier soir à #Fribourg et aujourd’hui à #Berne pour les consultations 🇨🇭-🇪🇺 sur la #politique étrangère et de #sécurité. La 🇨🇭et l’🇪🇺 sont partenaires et nous nous réjouissions d’accueillir l’UE au #UApeacesummit.

#UAPeaceSummit | The majority of participating states agree on common positions and next steps. A strong signal from the international community for #peace based on international law & the UN Charter. Joint communiqué: bit.ly/3Rsz1xA

Je me réjouis de l'échange avec les 🇨🇭 ambassadrices et ambassadeurs à la #BOKO2024.

At the #BOKO2024: ‘Science Diplomacy helps anticipate scientific developments and boosts innovation in 🇨🇭 foreign policy – a crucial contribution in times of growing global challenges.’

Clôture de la #BOKO2024: La politique étrangère 🇨🇭 est la somme des actions auxquelles notre réseau extérieur contribue tous les jours. Conférence sur la paix en Ukraine, Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies et négocations 🇨🇭-🇪🇺 en témoignent. Un grand merci à toutes et tous !

Quadrilaterales Treffen der 🇨🇭🇦🇹 🇱🇮 🇸🇮 Staats- + Generalsekretäre in Wien MFA Austria. Neben den engen Beziehungen unserer Länder haben wir über die #Europapolitik 🇨🇭– 🇪🇺, #EuropeanAffairs und #PathToPeace in Ukraine gesprochen. Danke für den Austausch + die 🇦🇹-Gastfreundschaft!

Le Conseil fédéral se félicite de l’élection de l’ancien CF Alain Berset au poste de Secrétaire Général du @CoE_Fr. A travers elle, 🇨🇭 témoigne de son engagement en faveur des #droits humains, de la #démocratie et de l’#Étatdedroit.

Why and how does the FDFA work towards the universal abolition of the death penalty? Read my interview on the launch of the new Action Plan 2024-2027 on this 🇨🇭human rights priority: dfae.admin.ch/eda/en/fdfa/fd…

Together with State Secreteray Alexandre Fasel and guest of honour SMS Sim Ann, we officially inaugurated the new Swiss Embassy building today. This marks another milestone in 🇨🇭-🇸🇬 relations and I am looking forward to many more years of close and fruitful #collaboration!

Kicked off my official visit to Southeast Asia in #Singapore today. Inspiring insights into 🇸🇬 efforts to build a smart nation & engaging discussions on geopolitics, science and digitalisation. 🇨🇭- 🇸🇬 synergies run deep & our partnership continues to grow🤝! Smart Nation SG #GESDA

Attended the state funeral ceremony in Hanoi this morning to pay my respects to the late Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the 🇻🇳Communist Party. Opportunity to personally express🇨🇭condolences to PM Chinh and FM Son Bui Thanh Son Viet Nam Government Portal Ambassador Thomas Gass

Very cordial and substantive meeting btwn Alexandre Fasel Alexander Fasel & Nguyen Hoang Long, DptyMin of Industry and Trade. Looking back on successful cooperation and determined to conclude FTA by 2025, + advance on other matters incl. energy transition and carbon trade.

Very grateful to DptyMin Nguyen Minh Vu of Viet Nam Diplomacy for receiving Alexandre Fasel Alexandre Fasel and his delegation, amidst the current national mourning. It was a welcome opportunity to review bilateral matters, including ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Productive exchanges with my 🇻🇳 colleagues DptyMin Nguyen Minh Vu (Foreign Affairs) & DptyMin Nguyen Hoang Long (Industry & Trade). Strong drive towards swift conclusion of FTA negotiations! Viet Nam Diplomacy Ambassador Thomas Gass Ambassador Heinrich Schellenberg

Signing of bilateral air services agreement today with Ngampasong Muongmany, Minister of Public Works and Transport of Laos 🛫 Opening improved ways of connectivity and exchange between🇨🇭and 🇱🇦Ambassador Pedro Zwahlen BAZL-OFAC-UFAC

Happy to catch up with my counterparts from India, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Switzerland at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos.

Delighted to attend #AMM57 in Vientiane, reaffirming our commitment to 🇨🇭-ASEAN sectoral dialogue partnership. SwitzerlandASEAN

Our South East Asia Strategy underscores 🇨🇭's commitment to this region. But nothing tops personal exchange with Maris Sangiampongsa, Vivian Balakrishnan & other regional leaders at #AMM57

Impressive convening power of ASEAN at #AMM57! Great to see so many 🌍 leaders here. David Lammy Hakan Fidan Dr. S. Jaishankar Espen Barth Eide

Prevention is key to mitigate emerging security risks such as climate change. Geneva offers expertise and #innovative technologies that can help anticipate risks and save lives. Great discussion today with members of #UNSC and UNOSAT World Meteorological Organization UN Environment Programme @IFRC Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator