The #FederalCouncil today adopted its first Asia G20 Strategy. The strategy reflects #Switzerland's wide-ranging interests in #China, #India, #Indonesia, #Japan and #SouthKorea and defines objectives and measures for the 2025–28 period. 👉 bit.ly/4leId5e

FC Ignazio Cassis will travel to Hong Kong on 30 May to take part in a new forum on mediation. The event is being held to mark the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation by China. 👉 bit.ly/4kcq2Nk

#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by the humanitarian tragedy in #Gaza and the reported risks of famine. #Israel has to lift the blockade now. #HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.

The 2nd edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building will take place in #Geneva on 13 and 14 May. #GC3B25 #GCW25 Learn more about #cybersecurity and the conference itself in our conversation with State Secretary Alexandre Fasel.

FC Ignazio Cassis has decided the FDFA will grant a total of CHF 39 million to @unicef.org, UN Woman & the UNFPA for 2025. By renewing these contributions, the FDFA is also sending out a strong signal in support of International Geneva. 👉 bit.ly/4k39G9m

The FDFA has published the new Guidelines on #Democracy today. The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions. 👉 bit.ly/4da8Wx1

#India #Pakistan | Escalation helps no one. Growing tensions between 🇮🇳 and 🇵🇰 are alarming. We call on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and engage in #dialogue for the sake of de-escalation.

#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by recent developments related to #Gaza. #IHL prohibits the annexation of occupied territories and the forced transfer of populations.

For 2025 and 2026, the #SDC has earmarked core contributions of CHF 235 million to its 22 🇨🇭 contracting partners. These partners help implement the Federal Council's #InternationalCooperation Strategy and the #2030Agenda. 👉 bit.ly/44JIA2D

FM Ignazio Cassis will travel to #Japan and #China from 22 to 25 April. The aim of the trip to #Asia is to strengthen political ties and promote #Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners. 👉 bit.ly/4jE91Ly

#Gaza | #IHL applies to all parties to the conflict. It is essential to protect civilians and infrastructure such as hospitals, which must neither be used for nor targeted by military operations.

#Ukraine | The FDFA extends its condolences to the families of the civilian victims following the Russian strike on #Sumy 🇺🇦. Any attack on civilians and civilian infrastructure is a violation of #IHL. It must be respected at all times.

From 11 to 12 April, FM Ignazio Cassis will take part in the #AntalyaDiplomacyForum in Türkiye. While there, he will discuss geopolitical challenges and will participate in a panel on effective mediation. 👉 bit.ly/44fcR9e

At the Regional Forum on #SustainableDevelopment in Geneva, Switzerland called for joint efforts to achieve #2030Agenda goals. #SDGs can only be implemented if governments, civil society, academic & business communities all work together. #RFSD2025 👉 bit.ly/3FP5oUt

🔍 On this International Fact-Checking Day, we highlight the importance of verified information. The fight against #disinformation is a cornerstone of our commitment to a fact-based foreign policy. #FactCheckingDay

Earthquake in #Myanmar | #Switzerland is releasing CHF 2.5 million to support the humanitarian activities of the UN and those of local partners of the SDC operating in the affected regions. 👉 bit.ly/4iOCEJM

#Afghanistan | #Switzerland opens a humanitarian office in Kabul to support the suffering civilian population. 24 million Afghan people rely on humanitarian aid. With an annual budget of CHF 25 million, the office will focus on vulnerable communities to help them meet their basic needs.

#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.

Respect for international humanitarian law (#IHL) is not optional. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected at all times.

(1/2) #Gaza | Yesterday a #UN staff was killed, as a clearly designated UN compound was struck. #Switzerland calls for an independent, transparent investigation.

#MiddleEast – hostilities resume | #Switzerland calls for an immediate return to the #ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded delivery of #humanitarianaid. It recalls the obligation to protect the #civilian population.

#Switzerland allocates CHF 60 million to support the future of #Syria and the region. Announced by Patricia Danzi, Director of Development and Cooperation, at the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria, this reaffirms Switzerland's support amid immense needs. 👉 bit.ly/43SsVNX