We are delighted to share that Switzerland will be the Country Guest of Honour for DIHAD 2025, as announced at a high-level meeting, hosted by H.E. Amb. Arthur Mattli, in the presence of H.E. Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation.

Thank you IRENA and DEWA | Official Page for co-hosting a special session marking the International Day of Clean Energy. This event focused on gender equity in diplomacy and energy leadership as part of the UAE's commitment to a just and inclusive clean energy transition.Swiss Development and Cooperation

Last week, our @swissdevcoop Regional Head led a mission on impact-linked finance. Together with iGravity - SDC's implementing partner - we connected with actors in the impact finance ecosystem hosted by the @swissembassyqatar and the Swiss Residences in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

On the margins of my visit in Abu Dhabi, we met also Monsignore El Kassis! Mille grazie for the substantial discussion.

The conference on the implementation of the 4th Geneva Convention in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, mandated by the #UNGA, will not take place. Due to a lack of consensus among High Contracting Parties, 🇨🇭, as the depositary state, has decided not to convene it. SwitzerlandUN

He was a great spiritual leader, a tireless advocate for peace, and his human warmth was a comfort not only to Catholics. Pope Francis Pope Leo XIV has left us. His legacy will remain.

DIHAD 2025: The 21st Edition of the World’s Leading Event on Humanitarian Aid & Development!  Join us to witness thought-provoking sessions and hear from leading experts on critical topics like Conflict & Humanitarian Principles, Development Humanitarian Aid Interface,

“Humanitarian challenges can only be addressed through global cooperation, and local action.” -Patricia Danzi at the 🇨🇭 Pavilion at the #DIHAD2025 in 🇦🇪, where #Switzerland is Guest of Honour this year. The event brings together global leaders, #humanitarian actors and

As the first part of her visit to the UAE, the Swiss delegation led by State Secretary Martina Hirayama, met with HE Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and HE Huda AlHashimi, Dep. Min. of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs SBFI SEFRI SERI

H.E. Dr. Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, welcomed the Swiss delegation at the Khalifa University premises. The discussions included several other Emirati universities and provided a valuable opportunity to discuss ongoing collaboration. SBFI SEFRI SERI

State Secretary Martina Hirayama and the Swiss delegation visited the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai, where they met with H E Eng. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency. SBFI SEFRI SERI

Pleased about today’s🇨🇭🤝🇦🇪 political consultations in Abu Dhabi with H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Deputy FM of the #UAE. We held substantial talks on regional dynamics, bilateral diplomatic & economic ties, #Innovation, #AI, #InternationalCooperation, #HumanitarianAid & #WaterDiplomacy.

#Switzerland is among the top 10 #FDI contributors in the #UAE. Today in Dubai, I exchanged with Swiss companies about🇨🇭-🇦🇪 trade relations and what can be done to further enhance our economic ties with the UAE. Grateful to the🇨🇭business community for their continued engagement!

The Embassy of Switzerland congratulates Bahrain for its strong campaign and its successful election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2026–2027.

#Iran | #Switzerland is deeply alarmed by the dangerous escalation between 🇮🇱 and 🇮🇷 since 13 June, including today’s attacks by the 🇺🇸. 🇨🇭underscores the importance of full respect for international law, including the #UN Charter and #IHL. We urge all parties to exercise

💧 With around 1,500 lakes and 61,000 km of rivers and streams, Switzerland is a true freshwater paradise. No wonder 60% of its electricity comes from hydropower, water is everywhere! Curious? 👉 bit.ly/4kFqN0J

1 August speech - Karin Keller Sutter youtu.be/VATUuA-CAh0?fe… via YouTube

هل فكرت يوماً كم من الأشياء التي تستخدمها يومياً تم اختراعها في سويسرا؟ شاهد الفيديو للتعرف على بعض منها وشاركنا آرائك في التعليق! #قهوة_مع_سويسرا #ابتكار_سويسري #سويسرا

حان وقت #قهوة_مع_سويسرا من جديد 🇨🇭☕🥳

The faces of 🇨🇭’s diplomacy gathered in #Bern for #BoKo2025. #DiplomacyInAction