Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE / 2026 Chairpersonship #OSCE26CH / Chairman-in-Office @ignaziocassis / Follow @SwissMFA, too.
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Strengthening democracy, the rule of law and human rights is one of the five priorities of Switzerland’s @OSCE Chairpersonship. @osce_odihr’s work and support to participating States remain essential in this regard. Thank you #ODIHR for the excellent cooperation throughout our Chairpersonship and for the support in organizing this year’s Human Dimension Meetings. #OSCE26CH
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À la Journée de la politique extérieure du Parlement 🇨🇭, j’ai rappelé, en tant que président en exercice de l’#OSCE, le rôle essentiel de cette organisation pour maintenir le dialogue et renforcer la sécurité européenne, dans l’intérêt de la #Suisse.
Échanges très intéressants avec les parlementaires sur la présidence suisse, mes visites à Kyiv, Moscou et dans le Caucase, ainsi que l’action concrète de l’@OSCE sur le terrain.
Swiss OSCE Special Representatives Amb. Serge Rumin and Amb. Christoph Späti took part in the IX Istanbul Mediation Conference, under the theme “Partnerships for Peace: Mediation in a Changing World”. They highlighted the @OSCE’s role in facilitating dialogue&confidence-building and supporting political processes, including the Geneva International Discussions. #OSCE26CH
🌏 Bringing regions together for peace and security.
At the joint meeting of the @OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group and Security Committee, we explored how regional organizations can share best practices and strengthen conflict prevention and mediation.
Key priorities for🇨🇭and its 2026 OSCE Chairpersonship.
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🇨🇭and 🇫🇮 , both members of the @OSCE Troika, celebrate 100 years of diplomatic relations. In an unsettled world, strong and stable relations between countries are more important than ever. #OSCE26CH
Die Schweiz und Finnland feiern 100 Jahre diplomatische Beziehungen.
Es war mir eine grosse Freude, zu diesem Anlass meine Amtskollegin @elinavaltonen in Bern begrüssen zu dürfen.
In einer unruhigen Welt sind stabile und gute Beziehungen zwischen Ländern besonders wichtig. 🇨🇭 und 🇫🇮 teilen nicht nur gemeinsame Werte, wir gehören auch zu den innovativsten Ländern der Welt.
Weitere Themen waren die Sicherheitslage in Europa, der Krieg in der #Ukraine und die #OSZE-Präsidentschaft der #Schweiz.
Human trafficking is a grave human rights violation and a threat to our shared security.
At the @OSCE Permanent Council, we thanked @SRKariJohnstone, Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, for her report and leadership. International cooperation remains essential to tackling evolving forms of trafficking and protecting victims.
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We look forward to welcoming Qatar to our table in Vienna and to the OSCE Ministerial Council in Lugano. This consensus decision to welcome a new Partner for Co-operation strengthens the Organization and testifies to the relevance of cooperative security. #OSCE26CH
🇶🇦 Qatar is the OSCE’s newest Partner for Co-operation!
🤝 Qatar becomes our 12th Partner, bringing valuable mediation experience and new opportunities for dialogue on shared security challenges 👉 bit.ly/4idT6Va
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Meeting with Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze in Tbilisi.
We discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and the important role of the OSCE in fostering dialogue and stability.
I also stressed the importance of upholding democratic principles and Georgia’s international commitments. #OSCE26CH
🔗Press release: osce.org/chairpersonship/668…
Dialogue and trust are key to addressing the consequences of the 2008 conflict in Georgia through the #Geneva International Discussions, co-chaired by the #OSCE26CH.
Substantive exchange with FM Maka Bochorishvili 🇬🇪 on this process, #Switzerland’s representation of Georgian interests in Russia and stronger bilateral trade ties.
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In Odzisi, near the Administrative Boundary Line with @EUMMGeorgia .
My thanks for its essential work in monitoring the situation on the ground and contributing to security and stability in the region. #OSCE26CH
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In Tbilisi 🇬🇪 for the second stop of my visit to the South Caucasus.
As OSCE Chairman-in-Office, I am here to discuss the Organization’s role in promoting regional peace and stability, with a particular focus on its activities in Georgia. #OSCE26CH
🔗Press release: osce.org/chairpersonship/668…
Fruitful discussion with #Armenian FM @AraratMirzoyan 🇨🇭🇦🇲
We discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, particularly economic cooperation, as well as the peace process with #Azerbaijan and cooperation under the #Swiss #OSCE26CH Chairpersonship.
#Switzerland remains committed to supporting lasting peace and regional stability.
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Constructive meeting with PM @NikolPashinyan in Yerevan.
We discussed our bilateral relations, the peace process with #Azerbaijan, as well as the geopolitical situation and European security architecture.
We also exchanged views on the European Political Community (EPC), following Armenia’s hosting of the Summit this year and ahead of #Switzerland’s turn in 2027.
Today, the Permanent Council heard @OSCEKosovo’s report on the Mission’s work to foster the rights of non-majority communities, strengthen judicial and police training. These efforts build stronger governance, contribute to regional security and uphold human rights for all. Switzerland highly values this work. #OSCE26CH
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Arrived in Yerevan, #Armenia for a visit focused on peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
#Switzerland supports dialogue in the region and remains committed to lasting peace, including through its #OSCE26CH Chairpersonship.
Shared environmental challenges can open doors to dialogue and cooperation, even where trust is limited.
At today’s @OSCE meeting on the Economic and Environmental Dimension, Swiss OSCE Special Representative Serge Rumin stressed that lasting cooperation requires long-term perspectives, with concrete projects serving as stepping stones to build dialogue and trust.
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#Ukraine | #Switzerland condemns the Russian attack on civilian buses in Kramatorsk. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the injured.
🇨🇭calls for de-escalation and reiterates that all parties must respect international humanitarian law at all times, particularly the protection of civilians.
The Centre in Ashgabat reported to the Permanent Council today. With Turkmenistan’s close cooperation, the Centre has promoted the @OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security across its three dimensions, including support for the country’s first National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. These achievements demonstrate the impact of OSCE field operations across the region. #OSCE26CH
Thank you, @ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, for your address to the Permanent Council and for highlighting the importance of upholding international humanitarian law. As @OSCE Chair and depositary of the Geneva Conventions, Switzerland values its close cooperation with the ICRC and its vital, neutral, impartial and independent work to protect people affected by conflict. #OSCE26CH
