Vincent Barras

Bern native with a bilingual uprising, interested in the interfaces between cultures, languages and views 🌍🇨🇭

[EDA - DFAE @EDA_DFAE]

Riuniti a Berna per la nostra #BoKo2026 🇨🇭

In einer Welt im Umbruch bleibt Diplomatie unverzichtbar: Entwicklungen verstehen, unsere Interessen vertreten, Partnerschaften stärken und zu Sicherheit und Stabilität in Europa und darüber hinaus beitragen.

La Suisse en Europe et dans le monde. Ensemble.

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

From Davos to Dalian, one message stands out: dialogue and cooperation are more essential than ever to address the world's most complex challenges. This was the central theme of my discussions on science diplomacy and the impact of geopolitics on the private sector at #AMNC26.

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

Constructive discussions today in Beijing with Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying. Political dialogue remains essential to build trust, address differences responsibly, and advance cooperation.

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

“The future of AI in #PeaceAndSecurity is not predetermined. We can shape it — and Geneva, through #CAIPS, is the trusted platform for that work." With @INakamitsu at the launch of @UNIDIR's Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security.

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

Fruitful discussions for @SwissMFAStatSec with USG @INakamitsu and @iaeaorg Director General @rafaelmgrossi on arms control, non-proliferation as well as on addressing new tech challenges through the #Geneva ecosystem
#Working4Security

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

#CAIPS is now a reality
Hosted by @UNIDIR, the centre of excellence strengthening global governance of #AI in the context of international #peace and #Security has been launched in #Geneva by a.o. @SwissMFAStatSec
#Working4Peace

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

Very productive meeting in Zurich with Minister of State @Dr_Al_Khulaifi. As the partnership between 🇶🇦 and 🇨🇭 grows, it serves our common interest in peace & stability in many areas of the world. Our mediation efforts are mutually-reinforcing & yield encouraging results

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

In my keynote at the ETH Policy Forum in Zurich I stressed that there is no alternative to #mediation as a means of solving armed conflicts. It is in the interest & DNA of 🇨🇭to seize opportunities and make sense of peace deals through hosting talks, expertise & process support

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

Je remercie le Secrétaire général @martin_briens pour l’échange 🇨🇭-🇫🇷 constructif et chaleureux à Berne. Nous apprécions le dialogue régulier et approfondi avec notre voisin français sur les questions européennes, la coopération transfrontalière et les enjeux internationaux.

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

To learn more👉https://t.co/sNL6RsxLYj

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

Good exchanges in Pretoria at the 🇨🇭-🇿🇦 High-Level Consultations with VM @AlvinBotes74959. We discussed domestic, regional and multilateral developments, economic and trade relations, global peace and security challenges. 🇨🇭 committed to deepening its strong partnership with 🇿🇦

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

🇨🇭congratulates the Government of 🇨🇴 and the self-denominated Gaitanista Army of Colombia (EGC) on signing a Commitment to Peace. In #Doha today, Amb. Enderlin reaffirmed🇨🇭support for joint #Mediation efforts with @NorwayMFA, @MofaQatar_EN, and @SpainMFA for 🇨🇴 🕊️

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

Honored to deliver remarks at today’s appointment of Amb. Sabrina Dallafior as Director-General of the @OPCW. Switzerland trustfully supports the Organisation’s crucial mission

[EDA - DFAE @EDA_DFAE]

Die #Schweiz gratuliert Sabrina Dallafior zu ihrer Wahl zur nächsten Generaldirektorin der @OPCW.

Sie kann auf den kontinuierlichen Einsatz der 🇨🇭 zählen, die weltweiten Bemühungen für eine Welt ohne #Chemiewaffen zu unterstützen.

👉https://t.co/xVriaF4gDH

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

Abschluss der #BoKo2025: die aussenpolitische Aktion der Schweiz orientiert sich auch in Zeiten des geopolitischen Umbruchs an den Werten der 🇨🇭Verfassung und den strategischen Interessen. Die Umsetzung muss agil bleiben. Dank an unser Personal aktiv für die 🇨🇭 in der ganzen 🌍!

[Alexandre Fasel @SwissMFAStatSec]

Geopolitische Verwerfungen, neue und disruptive Technologien, Sicherheitspolitik, internationales Genf, Auswirkungen der geopolitischen Lage auf die Schweizer Wirtschaft - wichtige Austausche an der diesjährigen #BoKo2025.

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

@SwissPeaceHR🇨🇭hosted a workshop with 40 #Geneva-based organizations to discuss how humanitarian, development, peace, & environmental actors can work together to tackle #climaterisks.
As multilateralism is under pressure, strengthening collaboration between partners is essential.

[Karin Keller-Sutter @keller_sutter]

Heute habe ich das diplomatische Korps im Rahmen des Neujahrsempfangs im Bundeshaus begrüsst: Weltweit finden sich unter dem Zeichen der Freiheit und der demokratischen Mitsprache die besten Antworten – das ist meine feste Überzeugung. https://t.co/7KghlaJEfY

[Embassy of Switzerland in the USA @SwissEmbassyUSA]

Last week, the 🇨🇭 Embassy hosted a panel with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michele Sison, @SwissAmbUSA, Brenda Mofya from Oxfam and moderator Richard Ponzio from the Stimson Center on the outcomes of the #UNSummitOfTheFuture.
#multilateralismmatters
https://t.co/YB9uNZIBKV

[Embassy of Switzerland in the USA @SwissEmbassyUSA]

Thank you to @ProtonPrivacy, @NEDemocracy, and @accessnow for a stimulating discussion on the
importance of privacy technology to combat digital repression of human rights activists and citizens.
https://t.co/41aP9sLc70