Ignazio Cassis

Consigliere federale🇨🇭 | Capo del @EDA_DFAE | FM @SwissMFA
#Switzerland #Svizzera #Schweiz #Suisse

@OSCE CiO #OSCE26CH

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

#Switzerland’s strength lies not in the speed of change, but in its ability to adapt without losing what makes it strong.

At @SGE’s event in Bern, I stressed the importance of political judgment: knowing when to build consensus and when to act before it is too late.

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

It is always a pleasure to meet and exchange views with our embassy colleagues when travelling abroad. They represent Switzerland’s interests and help foster strong relations with our partner countries.

Thank you to the 🇨🇭 team in #Skopje !

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Glad to meet with my counterpart, FM @TimcoMucunski, in North Macedonia.

We discussed our bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen our economic ties. The newly established SwissChamb North Macedonia marks another important step in this direction.🇨🇭🤝🇲🇰

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#OSCE26CH | After Belgrade and Pristina, I visited the OSCE Mission in #Skopje today. Together with its staff, I inaugurated the Mission’s renovated premises.

The OSCE’s work in North Macedonia, particularly in strengthening the rule of law and supporting judicial and law enforcement institutions, is essential.

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

Today, I also visited Camp Film City, where I had the opportunity to speak with Swiss soldiers about their important contribution to #security and #stability in #Kosovo. Thank you for your commitment #Swisscoy 🇨🇭

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#OSCE26CH | Pleased to visit the OSCE Mission in #Kosovo and exchange views with its staff. As OSCE Chairman-in-Office, it is important for me to gain first-hand insights into their work to build trust and foster dialogue in the region.

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Pleased to meet Kosovo’s Foreign Minister @KonjufcaGlauk for a substantive exchange.

We discussed opportunities to strengthen 🇨🇭🇽🇰 economic ties through the new EFTA agreement. We also exchanged views on our respective relations with the EU and current geopolitical challenges.

I was also honoured to welcome him to the inauguration of our Embassy’s new premises in #Pristina.

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#OSCE26CH | Just arrived in #Pristina and delighted to be welcomed by President Justina Shiroka Pula and to meet Prime Minister @albinkurti.
We talked about our close ties, the regional challenges and the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship.
We attach great importance to OSCE field operations across the Western Balkans. Stability and prosperity in the region are key.

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

#OSCE26CH | Ten days after the parliamentary elections, timely exchanges in #Belgrade with newly elected MPs from the “Student List” and Ana Brnabić, Acting President of Serbia.

In both meetings, we discussed the importance of an orderly political transition. The OSCE stands ready to support #Serbia in this transition, drawing on its extensive experience and expertise.

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

A strong Swiss-Serbian partnership is built on people. Thank you Team #Switzerland in #Belgrade for your daily commitment. Pleased to inaugurate the new Embassy premises together with our staff.

Looking forward to returning for EXPO 2027 🇷🇸 !

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#OSCE26CH | Pleased to meet as Chairman-in-Office with the staff and leadership of the OSCE Mission to #Serbia in Belgrade. We discussed the OSCE’s current role in Serbia and signed the agreement “Transparency and Accountability for Serbia: Key Reforms” supported by the @SwissDevCoop.

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FC @ignaziocassis travels to #Serbia, #Kosovo and #NorthMacedonia from today until 6 November 2026.

The visits will focus on bilateral relations, European integration, and the promotion of peace, stability and security in the Western Balkans.

In his capacity as OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, FC Cassis will also visit #OSCE missions in Belgrade, Pristina and Skopje.

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Presentato oggi a #Bellinzona il Consiglio ministeriale dell’#OSCE, che si terrà a #Lugano il 3 e 4 dicembre.

Grazie alla stretta collaborazione con il Canton Ticino e la Città di Lugano, la Svizzera accoglierà le delegazioni dell’OSCE per favorire il dialogo in un momento di forti tensioni.

#OSCE26CH

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

Why talk to those we disagree with?

At @USI_university in #Lugano, I discussed with students why dialogue matters in a divided world.

The #OSCE was created to bring adversaries together, not friends.

When #diplomacy seems impossible, it becomes indispensable.

#OSCE26CH
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Exchange with Major General Burgener, head of the Swiss delegation to the #NNSC, on security on the Korean Peninsula.

Since 1953, Switzerland 🇨🇭 has helped monitor the armistice: a longstanding commitment to peace and stability in the region.

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Pleased to meet ROK Vice-minister for Strategy and Intelligence of MOFA, Jeong Yeondoo in #Seoul.

We discussed our bilateral relations, regional security and prospects for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

#Switzerland values its close cooperation with the ROK and remains committed to dialogue and regional stability.