Productive exchange in Rome today with Stefano De Leo, Principal Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, focusing on our common interests, priorities & international cooperation across the continent. 🇨🇭🇮🇹🌍
La notte di San Silvestro a Crans-Montana, un momento di gioia si è trasformato in unatragedia che ha toccato l’intera Svizzera e l’estero. Il Consiglio federale ha appreso la notizia con profondo sgomento.
Al ministro degli Esteri svizzero @ignaziocassis ho espresso la vicinanza dell’Italia per la tragedia di Crans Montana.Rimango in contatto con l’Ambasciatore d’Italia che è in arrivo sul luogo dell’incidente con personale del consolato di Ginevra. In corso verifiche per eventuale coinvolgimento di nostri connazionali. Unità di crisi della Farnesina e sedi diplomatiche in Svizzera collaborano con la polizia elvetica.
First day, first exchange with @ASEAN countries: Thank you to Philippines 🇵🇭 Ambassador @bernardfdy for hosting an insightful lunch & exchange on strengthening our political & economic relations.
#Thailand#Cambodia | #Switzerland is concerned about the border violence between 🇰🇭 and 🇹🇭.
🇨🇭 urges both parties to immediately cease armed confrontations and prevent further escalation.
I also met with Foreign Minister II Dato Erywan and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Amin.
We exchanged views on regional issues such as the situation in #Myanmar, #global challenges and emphasized the importance of #multilateralism and economical #cooperation.
Fourth stop on my Asian trip : #Brunei.
I was warmly received by His Majesty the Sultan of 🇧🇳
We spoke about the long-standing friendship between #Switzerland and Brunei, which is based on trust, respect and good bilateral relations.
Arrived in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾 to attend the @ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
As a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since 2016, 🇨🇭 is committed to deepening political, economic and social ties with #ASEAN, a key player in the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape.
Pleased to hold a trilateral meeting with 🇲🇾 FM Mohamad Hasan @tokmatn9, and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn.
We reaffirmed our shared values and confirmed our will to strengthen #cooperation in economic resilience, #cybersecurity and vocational #education.
I also emphasized the importance of digital transformation and #sciencediplomacy for sustainable prosperity.
During the #AMM, I had the opportunity to meet with my counterparts from 🇻🇳, 🇸🇬, & 🇲🇾 to reaffirm our strong bilateral relations and exchange views on issues of common interest & the global situation.
We agreed: #dialogue, #multilateralism #cooperation & must be reinforced worldwide.
Bonne première rencontre avec la nouvelle ministre des Affaires étrangères du 🇨🇦 @AnitaAnandMP en marge de la conférence de l’#ASEAN.
Nous avons évoqué le changement climatique, la guerre en #Ukraine, ainsi que la présidence suisse de l’#OSCE en 2026.
Pleased to meet our Swiss Embassy team in #KualaLumpur.
Their work to strengthen 🇨🇭🇲🇾 is invaluable, from diplomacy to economic partnerships and cultural outreach.
Thank you for your dedication!
Productive working lunch with Swiss business leaders active in #Malaysia and #SoutheastAsia.
Our discussion focused on the recently concluded free trade agreement between 🇲🇾 and the #EFTA states, of which🇨🇭is a member.
Private sector engagement is essential and fully aligned with #Switzerland’s Southeast Asia Strategy 2023–2026.
I had an engaging talk with Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the sidelines of the AMM in KL. Discussed ways to advance PH-Switzerland ties and exchange of high-level visits.
Pleased to meet 🇵🇬 FM Justin @TkatchenkoMP as Papua New Guinea opens its first bilateral and multilateral Mission in Geneva. In the 50th anniversary of its #independence, 🇵🇬 and 🇨🇭 upgrade their diplomatic relations: a strong sign of our shared commitment to #universality & #multilateralism.
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Southeast Asia, with its epicenter in Myanmar, Switzerland stands ready to provide emergency relief and humanitarian support to the people affected.
#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 🌏 | 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.
At this time, we have no information about any Swiss victims.
In case of emergency: 📞 +41 800 24 7 365 / [email protected]