Foreign relations of Switzerland

The foreign relations of Switzerland are the primary responsibility of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Some international relations of Switzerland are handled by other departments of the federal administration of Switzerland.

History

The First Geneva Convention (1864). Geneva is the city that hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world.[1]

Article 54 of the Swiss Constitution of 1999 declares the safeguarding of Switzerland's independence and welfare as the principle objective of Swiss foreign policy. Below this overarching goal, the Constitution specifies these foreign policy objectives:

• alleviate need and poverty in the world;
• promote respect for human rights and democracy;
• promote the peaceful coexistence of peoples;
• promote preservation of natural resources.

These objectives reflect the Swiss moral obligation to undertake social, economic, and humanitarian activities that contribute to world peace and prosperity. This is manifested by Swiss bilateral and multilateral diplomatic activity, assistance to developing countries, and support for the extension of international law, particularly humanitarian law.

Traditionally, Switzerland has avoided alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action. Only in recent years have the Swiss broadened the scope of activities in which they feel able to participate without compromising their neutrality. Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and joined the United Nations very late compared to its European neighbours.

Switzerland maintains diplomatic relations with almost all countries and historically has served as a neutral intermediary and host to major international treaty conferences. The country has no major dispute in its bilateral relations.

Switzerland (mainly Geneva) is home to many international governmental and nongovernmental organisations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross. One of the first international organisations, the Universal Postal Union, is located in Bern.

United Nations

Session in the Palace of Nations in Geneva

On 10 September 2002, Switzerland became a full member of the United Nations, after a referendum supporting full membership won in a close vote six months earlier; Swiss voters had rejected membership by a 3-to-1 margin in 1986. The 2002 vote made Switzerland the first country to join based on a popular vote.

Prior to its formal accession to the United Nations, Switzerland had maintained an observer role at the UN's General Assembly and its Economic and Social Council. Prior to full membership it had no right to a seat as one of the elected members of the UN Security Council.

Switzerland has fully participated within many of the UN's specialised institutions, including the Economic Commission for Europe, United Nations Environment Programme, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UN Conference on Trade and Development, UN Industrial Development Organization, and the Universal Postal Union. Switzerland has also furnished military observers and medical teams to several UN operations.

Switzerland is a party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice.

Support of UN sanctions

The Swiss government on 25 June 2003, eased most of the sanctions against the Republic of Iraq in accord with UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1483. The government lifted the trade embargo, flight restrictions, and financial sanctions in place since August 1990. The weapons embargo and the asset freeze, the scope of which was extended, remain in force, and restrictions on the trade in Iraqi cultural goods were newly imposed. Though not a member at the time, Switzerland had joined UN sanctions against Iraq after the invasion of Kuwait.

Switzerland also has joined UN economic sanctions imposed on Libya, Sierra Leone, UNITA (Angola), Liberia, and Serbia/Montenegro. On 15 October 2003, the Federal Council ended the import restrictions on raw diamonds from Sierra Leone and lifted sanctions against Libya.

Switzerland in October 2000 implemented an ordinance to enforce UN sanctions against the Taliban (UNSCR 1267), which it subsequently amended in April 2001 in accord with tighter UN regulations (UNSCR 1333). On 2 May 2002, the Swiss Government eased the sanctions regime in accord with UNSCR 1388 and 1390, lifting the ban on the sale of acetic acid (used in drug production), Afghan airlines, and Afghan diplomatic representations. The weapons embargo, travel restrictions, and financial sanctions remain in force.

The Swiss Government in November 2001 issued an ordinance declaring illegal the terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda as well as possible successor or supporting organisations. More than 200 individuals or companies linked to international terrorism have been blacklisted to have their assets frozen. Thus far, Swiss authorities have blocked about 72 accounts totalling U.S.$22.6 million.

EU and other international organizations

Switzerland is a member of many international organisations, including the World Trade Organization, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, European Free Trade Association, Council of Europe, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, International Atomic Energy Agency, and International Telecommunications Satellite Organization. Its central bank is a member of the Bank for International Settlements, based in Basel.

Switzerland is an active participant in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, its foreign minister serving as Chairman-in-Office for 1996. Switzerland also is an active participant in the major nonproliferation and export control regimes.

Although it is surrounded by member nations, Switzerland is not a member nation of the European Union. In 1992 Swiss voters approved membership in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, but later that year rejected the European Economic Area agreement, which the government viewed as a first step toward European Union membership. The Swiss instead take part in the European single market and Schengen through bilateral treaties.

More complete list of memberships:

ACCT, AfDB, AsDB, Australia Group, BIS, CE, CERN, CGPM, EAPC, EBRD, ECE, EFTA, ESA, FAO, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD (World Bank), ICAO, ICC, ICC, ICDO, ICFTU, ICMM, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFCS, IFRCS, IGC, ILO, IMF, IMO, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, IWC, LAIA (observer), NAM (guest), NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OIE, OPCW, OSCE, OTIF, PCA, PFP, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNMIBH, UNMIK, UNMOP, UNOMIG, UNTSO, UNU, UPU, WCL, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTrO, ZC.

Participation in peacekeeping

While the Swiss electorate did reject a government proposition to directly deploy Swiss troops as UN peacekeepers (the Blue Helmets) in 1994, a total of 23 Swiss personnel including police and military observers (the Blue Berets) have served or are now serving for the United Nations. These dispositions are impartial, clearly defined and cover a number of UN projects around the globe.[2]

In 1996 Switzerland joined NATO's Partnership for Peace, the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in 1997, and deployed Yellow Berets to support the OSCE in Bosnia. In June 2001, Swiss voters approved new legislation providing for the deployment of armed Swiss troops for international peacekeeping missions under UN or OSCE auspices as well as closer international cooperation in military training.

Since 1999, the Swiss army is participating through SWISSCOY in the peace keeping mission of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) based on UN-resolution 1244, with prolonged presence until 2014, after approval by the Swiss federal assembly in Spring 2011. Main duties include the supervision of civilian reconstruction efforts, monitoring and protection of patrimonial sites, military police and medical assistance.[3]

Representation of foreign entities and in foreign disputes

The ministers of foreign affairs of Germany, the United Kingdom, China, the United States, France, Russia, the European Union and Iran meeting in Geneva for the interim agreement on the Iranian nuclear programme (2013).

Switzerland also represented Cuba in the United States between 1991 and 2015.[4]

Under a series of treaties concluded after the First World War, Switzerland assumed responsibility for the diplomatic and consular representation of Liechtenstein, the protection of its borders, and the rulation of its customs.

Due to its long-standing neutrality, Switzerland has served as the protecting power for many countries, that did not have diplomatic relations with each other, This reached an apex during the Second World War, when Switzerland formally undertook 219 mandates for 35 states, and represented another eight states unofficially[5] After the Second World War, Switzerland served an additional 67 mandates for various countries, including those between Cuba and other nations in the Western Hemisphere after the 1959 Cuban Revolution, between Middle Eastern nations following the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, and between India and Pakistan prior to the formalization of relations in 1976.

Today, Switzerland has six protecting power mandates:

• United States interests in both Cuba (until 2015) and Iran
• Cuban interest in the United States (until 2015)
• Iranian interests in Egypt
• Saudi Arabian and Iranian interests with each other
• Georgian and Russian interests with each other

Switzerland played a key role in brokering a truce agreement between the Sudanese Government and Sudan People's Liberation Army for the Nuba Mountains region, signed after a week's negotiations taking place near Lucerne in January 2002. Switzerland has also sent services to allied troops in the War in Afghanistan.[6]

Switzerland is also playing a major role in Palestinian politics, trying to act as a mediator between Fatah and Hamas regarding the integration of employees in Gaza. The Swiss diplomatic efforts lead to an agreement called "the Swiss Document" which initially was approved by both Palestinian parties.[7]

Diplomatic representations

• Diplomatic representations of Switzerland: Official list
• Diplomatic representations in Switzerland: Official list

Bilateral relations

Africa

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Botswana	1967	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1967.[8]
Cape Verde	1980	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1980.[9]
Comoros	1977	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1977.[10] Both countries are full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
Egypt		See Egypt–Switzerland relations Egypt has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Cairo.
Eswatini	1968	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1968.[11]
Kenya		See Kenya–Switzerland relations Kenya is accredited to Switzerland from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Nairobi.
Lesotho	1967	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1967.[12]
Mauritania		Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1961.[13] Both countries are full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
Mauritius		Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1968.[14] Both countries are full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
Seychelles		Both countries established diplomatic relations in the 1980s.[15] Both countries are full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
South Africa		See South Africa–Switzerland relations South Africa has an embassy in Bern and a general consualte in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Pretoria and a general consulate in Cape Town. South African Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Switzerland Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with South Africa
Zimbabwe	1980	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1980.[16]

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Argentina	1834	See Argentina–Switzerland relations Diplomatic relations were established in 1834, with the opening of a Swiss consulate in Buenos Aires, followed in 1891 by the opening of an embassy. Argentina has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Buenos Aires. List of Treaties ruling relations Argentina and Switzerland (Argentine Foreign Ministry, in Spanish) Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Argentina
Belize	1988	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1988.[17] Switzerland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and since 1996 an honorary consulate in Belize City.[17]
Brazil		Brazil has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Brasília and consulates-general in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Canada	1945	See Canada–Switzerland relations Canada has an embassy in Bern and a consulate in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Ottawa and consulates-general in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Chile		Chile has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Santiago.
Colombia		Colombia has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Bogotá.
Costa Rica		Costa Rica has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in San José.
Cuba		Embassy of Switzerland in Havana Cuba has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Havana.
El Salvador	1841	El Salvador has an embassy in Geneva. Switzerland is accredited to El Salvador from its embassy in San José, Costa Rica and maintains an honorary consulate in San Salvador.
Guatemala		Guatemala has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Guatemala City.
Haiti	1804	Haiti is accredited to Switzerland from its embassy in Paris, France and maintains an honorary consulate in Zürich. Switzerland has an embassy in Port-au-Prince.
Mexico	1827	See Mexico–Switzerland relations Mexico has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Mexico City. Both countries are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Nicaragua	1956	Nicaragua has an embassy in Geneva. Switzerland is accredited to Nicaragua from its embassy in San José, Costa Rica and maintains an honorary consulate in Managua. Relations with Nicaragua and Switzerland focus on development cooperation, humanitarian aid and trade.
Peru		Peru has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Lima
Saint Kitts and Nevis	1992	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1992.[18]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	1985	Both countries established consular relations in 1985 and diplomatic relations in 2001.[19]
Suriname	1979	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1979.[20]
United States	1853	See Switzerland–United States relations The first official U.S.-Swiss consular relations were established in the late 1820s. Diplomatic relations were established in 1853 by the U.S. and in 1868 by Switzerland. The U.S. ambassador to Switzerland is also accredited to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Switzerland has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and consulates-general in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco. United States has an embassy in Bern and maintains consular agencies in Geneva and Zürich.
Uruguay	1828	See Switzerland–Uruguay relations Both countries share a long history of mutual economic relations, and they established diplomatic relations in 1828.[21][22] Uruguay became a popular destination for Swiss migrants starting in the 1860s.[23] In 1931 Uruguay called for a Swiss style parliamentary system.[24] In the twentieth century, Uruguay has looked to Switzerland as a model for government, historical and cultural ties go back to at least the nineteenth century.[25] There are 956 people with Swiss passports residing in Uruguay in 2009.[26] Uruguay was described as the "Switzerland of the Americas" in a 1951 The New York Times article for its popularity as a haven for capital fleeing Europe at the time and its adoption of Swiss-inspired banking laws.[27] Thomas J. Knight also wrote that "Uruguay has for most of its history been the 'Switzerland' of South America."[28] Switzerland has an embassy in Montevideo. Uruguay has an embassy in Bern.
Venezuela		Switzerland has an embassy in Caracas. Venezuela has an embassy in Bern.

Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Armenia		See Armenia–Switzerland relations Switzerland recognized Armenia as an independent state on 23 December 1991. The two countries have maintained diplomatic relations ever since. The Armenian ambassador to Switzerland and the Swiss ambassador to Armenia (based in Tbilisi, Georgia) were both accredited in 2002. The Armenian ambassador to Switzerland is based in Geneva, in the Armenian representation to the United Nations. Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Armenia
Azerbaijan		See Azerbaijan–Switzerland relations Azerbaijan has an embassy in Bern[29] Switzerland has an embassy in Baku.[30]
China		See China–Switzerland relations China has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Beijing and consulates-general in Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Georgia		See Georgia–Switzerland relations
India	1948	See India–Switzerland relations Switzerland has an embassy in New Delhi and a consulate in Bangalore and Mumbai.[31] India has an embassy in Bern and consulates in Geneva and Zurich.[32] India is one of Switzerland's most important partners in Asia. Bilateral and political contacts are constantly developing, and trade and scientific cooperation between the two countries are flourishing.[33] Switzerland was the first country in the World to sign a Friendship treaty with India in 1947.[34]
Iran	1919	See Iran–Switzerland relations Switzerland and Iran have greatly reduced their bilateral economic cooperation since the UN Security Council took up Iran's nuclear enrichment program in 2005.[35]
Iraq		See Iraq–Switzerland relations In November 2000 Switzerland opened a diplomatic liaison office in Baghdad to safeguard its interests. Bilateral relations became closer after the Iraq War in 2003. Today Iraq has an embassy in Bern and Switzerland has a representative office in Baghdad.
Israel		See Israel–Switzerland relations Switzerland recognized Israel on 25 January 1949 and opened a consulate in Tel Aviv. Israel has an embassy in Bern. Since 1958, Switzerland has an embassy in Tel Aviv and an honorary consulate in Eilat.[36] But recently, relations have been strained, due to the 2009 Durban Review Conference, which Israel had recalled its ambassador to Switzerland.[37] See also History of the Jews in Switzerland Israeli embassy in Bern (in French, German and Italian only) Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Israel
Japan	1864-02-06	See Foreign relations of Japan
Kyrgyzstan	1993	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1993.[38]
Malaysia	1963	See Malaysia–Switzerland relations Switzerland has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,[39] and Malaysia has an embassy in Bern.[40] The diplomatic relations has been established since 1963.[41]
North Korea	December 1974[42]	See North Korea–Switzerland relations North Korea has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Pyongyang.[43]
Pakistan		Switzerland recognised Pakistan's independence from Great Britain in 1947, and the two states established diplomatic relations in 1949.[44] Switzerland ranks fifth in terms of foreign direct investment in Pakistan.[45][46] Pakistan has an embassy in Bern, whilst Switzerland has an embassy in Islamabad, a Consulate-General in Karachi and an honorary consulate in Lahore.
Palestine		Switzerland recognised Palestine's independence, and the two states established diplomatic relations. Palestine has an embassy in Bern.
Philippines	1956	Bilateral ties between the Philippines and Switzerland dates back to the early 19th century when Swiss traders, missionaries and travelers went to Southeast Asia. A Swiss representation in the Philippines was proposed in 1851, which was realized with the opening of a Swiss honorary consulate in Manila in 1862. Formal relations was established between the two countries on 30 August 1956.[47] The Philippines has an embassy in Bern and Switzerland has an embassy in Manila.
Singapore		Singapore has an embassy/general consulate in Châtelaine near Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy/general consulate in Singapore. Bilateral relations Switzerland–Singapore
South Korea	11 February 1963[48]	See South Korea–Switzerland relations The establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and the Switzerland began on 11 February 1963. South Korea and Switzerland have had a close relationship since the Korean War. South Korean embassy in Bern.[49] Swiss embassy in Seoul.[50] Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs about the relation with the Republic of Korea (in German only) the MOFA of the Republic of Korea about the relation with Swiss Confederation (in Korean only)
Tajikistan	1992	Both countries established diplomatic relations on December 9, 1992.[51] Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Turkey		See Switzerland–Turkey relations Switzerland has an embassy in Ankara and consulate-general in Istanbul. Turkey has an embassy in Bern and consulates-general in Geneva and Zurich. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
Vietnam	11 October 1971	Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 11, 1971.[52][53][54] Both countries are full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Vietnam has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate-general in Ho Chi Minh City.

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Albania	1 March 1922[55]	Albania has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Tirana. See Albanians in Switzerland
Austria	1687	See Austria–Switzerland relations Austria has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Vienna. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
Belarus	1992	Switzerland recognized Belarus on 23 December 1991. Since 1992, the Swiss ambassador in Poland has also been accredited in Minsk. Switzerland has a consulate in Minsk.[56] Belarus has an embassy in Bern.[57] Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Belarus
Denmark	1875	See Denmark–Switzerland relations Denmark has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Copenhagen.
European Union	1972	See Switzerland–European Union relations
Finland		Finland has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Helsinki. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
France	April 1521	See France–Switzerland relations France has an embassy in Bern and consulates-general in Geneva and Zürich.[58] Switzerland has an embassy in Paris and consulates-general in Lyon, Marseille and Strasbourg.[59]
Germany	1871	See Germany–Switzerland relations Germany has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Berlin and consulates-general in Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart.
Hungary		Hungary has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Budapest.
Ireland		Ireland has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Dublin.
Italy	1868	See Italy–Switzerland relations Italy has an embassy in Bern and consulates-general in Geneva, Lugano and Zürich and a consulate in Basel. Switzerland has an embassy in Rome and a consulate-general in Milan.
Kosovo		See Kosovo–Switzerland relations Switzerland recognized Kosovo on 27 February 2008.[60] Switzerland has an embassy in Pristina since 28 March 2008.[61] Kosovo will open an embassy in Bern. In September 2008, Swiss authorities initially expressed reservation for Designate Ambassador Naim Mala due to his double nationality[62] but latter accepted him. Switzerland currently has 212 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[63]
Liechtenstein		See Liechtenstein–Switzerland relations Liechtenstein has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland is accredited to Liechtenstein from its Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern and maintains an honorary consulate in Vaduz.
Moldova	1992-09-02	See Moldova–Switzerland relations Moldova is represented in Switzerland through its embassy to the United Nations in Geneva. Switzerland is represented in Moldova through its embassy in Kiev (Ukraine) and an honorary consulate in Chişinău. Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration about relations with Switzerland Switzerland Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Moldova
Netherlands		Netherlands has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in The Hague.
North Macedonia	31 January 1994	Both countries established diplomatic relations on January 31, 1994.[64]
Poland		Poland has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Warsaw.
Portugal		Portugal has an embassy in Bern and consulates-general in Geneva and Zürich and consular offices in Lugano and Sion. Switzerland has an embassy in Lisbon and a consulate in Porto.
Romania		See Romania–Switzerland relations Since the 1990s, Switzerland has helped Romania financially, for a total sum of 140 million Swiss Francs between 1996 and 2006, and an additional 23 million Francs in 2006–2007. Switzerland has become the 12th largest foreign investor in Romania.[65] In 2005, Romania exported goods to Switzerland for a total of 206 million Swiss Francs, with Switzerland exporting for 547 million Swiss Francs to Romania, making Romania the biggest partner of Switzerland in South-West Europe.[66] By 2006, this had increased by 26% from Romania and 38% from Switzerland.[67]
Russia	1816	See Russia–Switzerland relations Switzerland opened a consulate in Saint Petersburg in 1816, upgrading it to a legation 90 years later. The two countries broke off diplomatic relations in 1923, when Russia was going through a period of revolutionary turmoil – and they were not resumed until 1946. Russia has an embassy in Bern and a Consulate-General in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Moscow and since 2006, a Consulate-General in Saint Petersburg.
Serbia	1916	See Serbia–Switzerland relations Switzerland has an embassy in Belgrade.[68] Serbia has an embassy in Bern and 2 general consulates (in Geneva and Zürich).[69][70] There are around 186,000 people of Serbian descent living in Switzerland.[71] The Serbs are the fourth largest foreign population in Switzerland. Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Switzerland Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Serbia
Spain		See Spain–Switzerland relations Spain has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Madrid.
Sweden		Sweden has an embassy in Bern. Switzerland has an embassy in Stockholm.
Ukraine		See Switzerland–Ukraine relations Contacts between Switzerland and Ukraine go back to Tsarist times. Switzerland recognized Ukraine in 1991 and immediately opened an embassy in Kiev. Ukraine has an embassy in Bern.[72] Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Ukraine
United Kingdom		See Switzerland–United Kingdom relations Switzerland has an embassy in London. United Kingdom has an embassy in Bern.

Oceania

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Australia	1961	See Australia–Switzerland relations Switzerland opened a consulate in Sydney in 1855 and one in Melbourne in 1856. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1961. Australia is represented to Switzerland through its embassy in Berlin (Germany) and Australia also has a consulate-general in Geneva. Switzerland has an embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in Sydney and 6 honorary consulates in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Switzerland Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with Australia
New Zealand	1963	Switzerland opened a consulate in Auckland in 1912. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1963. New Zealand is represented to Switzerland through its embassy in Berlin (Germany). Switzerland has an embassy in Wellington. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Switzerland Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs about relations with New Zealand
Marshall Islands	22 January 2003	Both countries established diplomatic relations on January 22, 2003.[73][74]
Federated States of Micronesia	22 April 2003	Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 22, 2003.[75][76]
Papua New Guinea	1976	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1976.[77]
Samoa	1981	Both countries established diplomatic relations on August 1, 1981.[78][79]
Solomon Islands	2007	Both countries established diplomatic relations in December 2007.[80]

See also

• Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland
• List of diplomatic missions in Switzerland
• List of diplomatic missions of Switzerland
• Politics of Switzerland

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External links

• Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs.
• Swiss Diplomatic Documents (DDS)
• Switzerland and the United Nations
• Bilateral relations Switzerland – Liechtenstein
• The Geneva School of Diplomacy & International Relations