Thomas Oertle

[Ambassador Thomas Oertle @SwissAmbOman]

As my four years as Swiss Ambassador to Oman and Yemen come to an end, I look back with gratitude on an extraordinary period of dialogue, cooperation and friendship between 🇨🇭 and 🇴🇲.

A thread 🧵 on some of the highlights.

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[FDFA Middle East & North Africa Division @SwissMFAmena]

#Lebanon |🇨🇭is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict, the rising number of #IDPs & the worsening humanitarian crisis it provokes.🇨🇭calls on all parties to respect #IHL to protect civilians. A cessation of hostilities & diplomatic dialogue are urgently needed.

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

#Iran | #Switzerland is deeply alarmed by today’s strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran.

🇨🇭calls for full respect of international law, including the #UNCharter and #IHL. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The Swiss Embassy remains operational. Our good offices remain at the disposal of the parties involved.

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

#Switzerland congratulates Sabrina Dallafior on her election as the next Director-General of the @OPCW.

She can count on 🇨🇭 continuous commitment to supporting global efforts to a world free of #chemicalweapons.

👉https://t.co/a25JRjQglO

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

Today, I visited Babylon together with @MajaRiniker, President of the National Council 🇨🇭

This site, a cradle of civilization, illustrates the cultural richness of #Iraq and the importance of preserving its heritage for the world.

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

The #Swiss Ambassadors and International Network Conference will take place from 18 to 22 August 2025 in #Bern. This unique platform enables diplomats to exchange views on the geopolitical context and to engage directly with one another on Swiss domestic policy.
This year’s theme is: "The world is out of kilter. Switzerland is at a crossroads."

FC @ignaziocassis has invited his #Italian counterpart, @Antonio_Tajani, to attend the event as guest of honour.

👉https://t.co/Bh7opAGlfc

[Ambassador Thomas Oertle @SwissAmbOman]

Happy New Year - may 2025 bring peace.

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

#UNSC | The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution led by🇨🇭& 🇺🇸, enabling access to humanitarian aid for those in need despite #UN sanctions.

This progress underscores #Switzerland’s enduring commitment to protecting #civilians & supporting #humanitarians.

ℹ️ https://t.co/VUmbUC9IVv

[Thomas Oertle @TomSeth0]

@NimoJirdeh Hambalyo Nimo!

[Thomas Oertle @TomSeth0]

@NimoJirdeh Congratulations, Nimo! Well deserved recognition of your relentless efforts

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

#Polio vaccination campaign in #Gaza | #Switzerland is contributing CHF 1 mio to the effort led by @WHO & @UNICEF.

🇨🇭supports @UN efforts for civilians in the health sector and calls for safe & unhindered humanitarian access to protect lives and enable medical teams to carry out their mission.

[Thomas Oertle @TomSeth0]

@SwissEmbassyKE @pdrc @AcademyApd @HorncenterS Well done!

[Thomas Oertle @TomSeth0]

Can We Engineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis?
@Climeworks
👇
https://t.co/RzHTI7gmtx

[Alain Berset @alain_berset]

C'est avec une profonde tristesse que j'ai appris le décès de Dick Marty. Comme procureur, conseiller d’Etat, conseiller aux Etats ou encore comme parlementaire au Conseil de l'Europe, (1/2)

[Thomas Oertle @TomSeth0]

@SwissEmbassyKE @NimoJirdeh @mercycorps @IGADsecretariat @FCDCKenya @Helvetas @GarissaCountyKE Well done!

[Alain Berset @alain_berset]

I arrived in Oman today with a delegation from the business and science communities and was warmly welcomed by Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said. Together, we want to advance the very good cooperation between 🇨🇭 and 🇴🇲 in key areas.

[Thomas Oertle @TomSeth0]

@SwissEmbassyKE @HassanEeley Great milestone!

[Thomas Oertle @TomSeth0]

Well done, @NimoJirdeh ! Proud of you!

[Netherlands in Somalia @NLinSomalia]

During the opening panel on the social contract in 🇸🇴
@NimoJirdeh touched upon the importance of an inclusive approach to peacebuilding and stated: ‘the most resilient social contract is at the local level’. 🕊️

[Pietro Bernaschina @BernaschinaP]

Dick Marty afferma che a un anno dall’invasione dell’Ucraina a vincere è la lobby delle armi, Telegiornale - https://t.co/kPXNrcyebO