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228 press releases since 01.01.2025 · To the Federal Council →

  1. OSCE Ministerial Council in Lugano: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis provides update on priorities and preparations

    The 33rd Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will take place in Lugano on 3 and 4 December 2026. Delegations are expected from the 57 participating States and the 12 Partners for Co-operation to discuss security issues in the OSCE area. At a joint press conference in Bellinzona, the chairman-in-office of the OSCE Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis provided an update on the progress of preparatory work and the political priorities of the conference alongside representatives of the federal government, the Canton of Ticino and the City of Lugano. Earlier, Ignazio Cassis took part in an event with students from the Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano, organised in collaboration with the OSCE.

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  2. Ignazio Cassis in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea: Switzerland strengthens its diplomatic presence

    Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis concluded his visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea on 31 October 2026. In Pyongyang, he officially reopened the Swiss diplomatic office and met with several senior North Korean officials to re-establish political dialogue. He then continued his talks in Seoul. This visit to both Koreas forms part of Switzerland’s long-standing commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

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  3. In Geneva, Switzerland supports Yemeni initiative to protect civilians

    On 29 October 2026, FDFA Secretary of State Alexandre Fasel took part in a meeting of Yemeni tribal leaders in Geneva. The meeting was to present a code of honour to strengthen protections for the civilian population in Yemen. Switzerland backs the code, which was drafted on the initiative of the Yemeni people and organised by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF).

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  4. Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to visit the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea

    The head of the FDFA, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, will visit the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea from 29 to 31 October 2026. From 29 to 30 October, Mr Cassis will be in attendance for the official reopening of the Swiss diplomatic office in Pyongyang and will hold political talks with the authorities of the DPRK. He will then travel to Seoul, where he will meet with representatives of the Republic of Korea's authorities. This visit forms part of Switzerland's long-standing commitment to peace on the Korean peninsula.

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  5. 30 years of the Partnership for Peace: visit to Switzerland by ambassadors from NATO member states

    To mark the 30th anniversary of the Partnership for Peace between Switzerland and NATO, representatives from 27 NATO member states visited Switzerland from 21 to 23 October. The focus was on the long-standing cooperation with NATO and its further development in light of the changing security situation in Europe. The ambassadors were given an insight into specific aspects of Swiss security policy and cooperation with NATO. The visit also provided an opportunity for high-level discussions.

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  6. Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to visit Madrid and Andorra la Vella

    Mr Cassis will be in Spain and Andorra from 22 to 23 October 2026. In Madrid he will meet his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares Bueno. He will then visit the Principality of Andorra on 23 October for meetings with the prime minister, Xavier Espot Zamora, and the minister of foreign affairs, Imma Tor Faus, in the capital, Andorra la Vella. Discussions in both countries will focus on bilateral relations, European policy and geopolitical challenges.

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  8. Ignazio Cassis meets Finnish foreign minister in Bern

    During a working lunch, discussions between the head of the FDFA, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, and the Finnish minister for foreign affairs, Elina Valtonen, focused on bilateral relations between Switzerland and Finland, the security situation in Europe, as well as the war in Ukraine. The talks also touched on the OSCE, which Finland chaired in 2025 and which Switzerland is chairing this year.

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  9. 19th round of the human rights dialogue between Switzerland and China

    The 19th round of the bilateral human rights dialogue between Switzerland and China took place on 19 and 20 October 2026 in Switzerland. The delegations held an open and critical discussion on the human rights situation in both countries and on current international challenges. Key areas of focus included the protection of minorities and the impact of artificial intelligence on human rights.

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  10. Switzerland and UN strengthen coordination of peace efforts in Sudan

    Switzerland and the United Nations are organising an international meeting in Geneva on 21 October 2026 focusing on peace efforts in Sudan. This sixth consultative meeting brings together states and international organisations working to find a solution to the conflict. As the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, the meeting aims to strengthen the coordination of diplomatic initiatives, promote de-escalation and support an inclusive political process.

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  11. Federal Councillors Ignazio Cassis and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider receive Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula

    On 19 October 2026, Mr Cassis received the Colombian foreign minister, Omar Bula, for a working meeting in Bern. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, Swiss support to Colombia following the earthquake in August 2026, as well as peace and security in the country and wider region. Prior to this, Mr Bula met with Ms Baume-Schneider to sign a bilateral social security agreement and discuss cultural cooperation between the two countries.

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  12. State Secretary Alexandre Fasel chairs strategic dialogue between Switzerland and UK in Bern

    On Friday 16 October 2026 in Bern, FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel received Stewart Wood, Lord Wood of Anfield, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom, for the annual strategic dialogue between Switzerland and the UK. This year's talks focused on bilateral matters and on the challenging geopolitical context.

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Press releases: News Service Bund of the Federal Chancellery, last checked 03.11.2026, 03:20.

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