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As Switzerland readies to chair the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, experts evaluate the body's relevance in addressing current geopolitical challenges.
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis hosts Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Bellinzona for fourth round of strategic talks, commemorating 75th anniversary of Swiss-Chinese diplomatic relations.
Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross prepares to facilitate the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees under new peace agreement.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls for peace while maintaining organization cannot solve geopolitical issues, addressing mounting pressure regarding Israeli football federation.
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter discusses international economic cooperation and tariff disputes with Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit, highlighting Switzerland's push for global trade stability.
President Keller-Sutter emphasizes need for strong European economy at EPC summit, expressing concerns over continental debt levels
Swiss Foreign Ministry pledges support for US-proposed 20-point peace plan, emphasizing humanitarian aid and two-state solution
Swiss delegation faces mounting pressure on Palestine recognition as 13,750-signature petition is presented to government, while simultaneously engaging in UN discussions on two-state solution.
Vaud Grand Council calls on federal authorities to extend diplomatic protection to Swiss citizens participating in humanitarian convoy to Gaza.
Switzerland launches the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership with 13 other small and medium-sized economies to strengthen global trade relations.
Economics Minister Guy Parmelin initiates Future of Investment and Trade Partnership to strengthen Switzerland's position in global trade alongside other medium-sized economies.
Switzerland backs first-ever WTO environmental trade agreement targeting harmful fishing subsidies, marking milestone in sustainable ocean management.
Swiss diplomatic initiatives and humanitarian engagement in the Middle East conflict highlight nation's expanding role as peace broker
Andreas Künne, 59, named as EU's new ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, bringing extensive diplomatic experience from previous roles in Czech Republic and South Africa.
Swiss President Keller-Sutter and German Chancellor Merz discuss joint approach to US trade tensions and propose Geneva as venue for Ukraine peace talks.
A Hiroshima survivor's testimony at a Geneva disarmament conference highlights Switzerland's role in nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
French President Macron proposes Geneva as venue for historic peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, with Switzerland offering diplomatic immunity to facilitate negotiations.
Switzerland has united with the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and UAE in expressing urgent concern over Sudan's deteriorating humanitarian situation, calling for improved civilian protection and aid access.
Swiss government confirms readiness to provide diplomatic immunity for high-level peace talks, with Geneva proposed as neutral venue.
International efforts to create binding treaty on plastic pollution fail in Geneva, with experts citing lobbying from oil and plastic-producing countries as key obstacle.
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