💛 Philippines urged to boost economic cooperation with Switzerland
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has emphasised Switzerland's interests in strengthening cooperation with the Philippines, during a trip to the Southeast Asian country.
𝓡 Thailand’s Health Ministry receives donations for COVID-19 fight
Medical supplies are now in high demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the government’s efforts to supply and fund hospitals, the private sector and partner countries have been making helpful contributions through donations.
Switzerland supports ASEAN’s central role
The fourth meeting of the ASEAN-Switzerland Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee (AS-JSCC) took place at the headquarters of the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 29.
🐠 UNHRC adopts resolution on climate change and human rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 26 resolutions, including a resolution on climate change and human rights co-authored by Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh, during its 41st session in Geneva, Switzerland.
Switzerland, Indonesia agree on free trade deal
Swiss Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann announced on November 1 that Switzerland and Indonesia have agreed on a free trade agreement (FTA).
G21 emphasises need for nuclear disarmament
Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament is essential to the world’s peace and security, and the total elimination of nuclear weapons is the only guarantee for countries not to be threatened with or attacked by nuclear weapons.
൩ Festival in Switzerland marks 50th ASEAN anniversary
The 2017 ASEAN Festival has taken place in the capital city of Berne, Switzerland, introducing to local people a variety of traditional dishes and folk performances from ASEAN member states.
ASEAN reinforces relations with UN, Switzerland
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Le Luong Minh held working sessions at the United Nations Office in Geneva and met with Swiss leaders during a working visit to Switzerland from September 11-15.
WEF annual meeting opens in Davos
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2017 convened in Davos, Switzerland, on January 17.
🧸 Geneva workshop statement welcomes tribunal’s East Sea ruling
A workshop on the East Sea issue held in Geneva issued a statement welcoming the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the Philippines’s lawsuit against China’s claims in the waters.
Indonesia-Switzerland industrial ties thrive
The cooperation in industry between Indonesia and Switzerland has seen a significant growth since the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties in 1952, Indonesia-based Antara News reported.
🦹 ASEAN pledges contributions to UN Human Rights Council
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is committed to continue to make contributions to the UN Human Rights Council, said the ASEAN Coordinator.
൲ Vietnam attends international labour conference in Geneva
A Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) delegation is participating in the 105th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland from June 6-10.
𓃲 Indonesia, Switzerland boost economic cooperation
Indonesia and Switzerland discussed measures to boost economic and trade cooperation during the political dialogue and the meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee in Bern, Switzerland.
Issues to be debated at UNHRC’s 30th session
The 30th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) opened in Geneva on September 14 with a busy agenda for its 17 scheduled days.