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Switzerland’s top trade official says luxury gifts presented by Swiss business leaders to Donald Trump during tariff negotiations were intended for the American people, not the president personally. The Rolex table clock and engraved gold ingot were valued at about CHF100,000 and registered with the White House.
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United States
Todd Steggerda has taken up the United States’ ambassadorial post at the UN in Geneva, as Washington seeks to advance its interests while continuing to boycott the UN Human Rights Council.
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Swiss foreign policy
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland will continue offering diplomatic channels in stalled conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine. He stressed that Bern can facilitate dialogue but lacks the power of major states to impose settlements.
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Ukraine
Switzerland says it is working to revive diplomatic contacts between Russia and Ukraine and could again serve as a venue for negotiations. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis describes the effort as patient, confidential diplomacy after recent Swiss contacts with Kyiv and Moscow.
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Geneva
Geneva faces growing competition from European and Gulf cities seeking to attract international organisations and their staff. Funding cuts, reduced multilateral contributions and Geneva’s high operating costs are putting pressure on the city’s role as a centre of global diplomacy.
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Switzerland
France and Switzerland have celebrated the inscription of the 1516 Treaty of Fribourg, known as the Eternal Peace, in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The ceremony also marked the first reunion in 510 years of the treaty’s two original copies.
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diplomacy
Geneva solidifies its role as a key diplomatic hub by hosting critical talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman, alongside separate technical discussions between Iran and the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA.
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Swiss Abroad
Swiss Ambassador Sabrina Dallafior will become the next director-general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a historic appointment making her the first woman to lead the agency as it navigates complex global tensions.
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Geneva
The Kremlin has announced that Geneva will be the site for the next round of tripartite negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, scheduled for February 17-18, reinforcing Switzerland's role as a key diplomatic hub.
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Geneva
The US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, suggested a need to 're-examine' the United Nations' presence in costly cities like Geneva, adding to President Trump's recent criticisms of Switzerland's trade surplus.
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US-Switzerland relations
The Swiss Federal Council has given the green light for formal negotiations with Washington on a trade agreement focused on eliminating industrial tariffs, signaling a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
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Crans-Montana
Diplomatic tensions escalate between Switzerland and Italy after a Valais court grants bail to the owner of the bar where a deadly New Year's Eve fire killed 40 people. The Italian government is demanding a joint investigation and has recalled its ambassador in protest.
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foreign policy
The Swiss foreign ministry took a firm stance by summoning the Iranian ambassador to protest violence against demonstrators, while Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, in his new role as OSCE chairman, pledged to strengthen the organization's efforts for peace in Ukraine.
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international relations
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.
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diplomacy
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.
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international relations
Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross prepares to facilitate the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees under new peace agreement.
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diplomacy
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.
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sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls for peace while maintaining organization cannot solve geopolitical issues, addressing mounting pressure regarding Israeli football federation.
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politics
President Keller-Sutter emphasizes need for strong European economy at EPC summit, expressing concerns over continental debt levels
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diplomacy
Swiss Foreign Ministry pledges support for US-proposed 20-point peace plan, emphasizing humanitarian aid and two-state solution
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