Swiss Embassy Cairo

#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is strengthening its #HumanitarianAid in response to the consequences of the war in the Near and Middle East. CHF 6.5 million for #Lebanon and #Syria, and CHF 1 million for #Iran, through the @ICRC, @Refugees, @UNICEF and other NGOs. ℹ️ bit.ly/4bbSBsm

#Iran | #Switzerland is deeply alarmed by today’s strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. 🇨🇭calls for full respect of international law, including the #UNCharter and #IHL. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. The Swiss Embassy remains operational. Our good offices remain at the disposal of the parties involved.

Today at #HRC61 in #Geneva, FC @ignaziocassis presented the FDFA’s Guidelines on Human Rights 2026–2029. The guidelines set out #Switzerland’s principles, priorities and instruments to effectively promote and protect #HumanRights globally. 👉bit.ly/4aN3hvY

The MENA region is facing unprecedented challenges. We need to focus on immediate responses, but also to take a bit of distance to think strategically. Danke, merci, grazie 🙏 to all🇨🇭Heads of Mission in the region for coming together in Beirut at such a pivotal moment.

#Sudan | #Switzerland joins 30 countries to condemn in the strongest terms the abhorrent violence against civilians, and all serious violations of international humanitarian law across #Kordofan and #Darfur in 🇸🇩. 🇨🇭calls on all parties to respect #IHL. 👉bit.ly/4tKtBj5

#WestBank | #Switzerland strongly condemns the measures approved on 8 February 2026 by the Israeli Security Cabinet concerning the occupied West Bank. 🇨🇭recalls that settlement activities are illegal under #InternationalLaw and undermine the two-State solution, requiring two States living in #peace and #security within secure and recognized frontiers based on the pre-1967 borders.

تابعوا البث المباشر غداً ابتداءً من الساعة 9:30 صباحًا📷📷 📷 ينطلق المنتدى الاقتصادي السويسري–المصري في القاهرة، جامعًا قيادات من الحكومة وقطاع الأعمال لرسم مستقبل التعاون الاقتصادي بين البلدين. youtube.com/live/1iNSNoN20… @GAFI_EGYPT @SwissChamEgypt

We go live tomorrow @ 9:30am 📷📷 📷 The Swiss–Egyptian Economic Forum kicks off in Cairo, bringing together leaders from gov't and business to shape the future of economic cooperation. livestreaming through the following link: youtube.com/live/1iNSNoN20… @GAFI_EGYPT @SwissChamEgypt

المنتدى الاقتصادي السويسري–المصري على الأبواب. منصة تجمع قيادات من الحكومة وقطاع الأعمال لاستكشاف فرص الاستثمار، ودعم الابتكار، وتعزيز الحوار بين القطاعين العام والخاص. تابعونا لمعرفة المزيد. 📷📷 @SwissChamEgypt @GAFI_EGYPT

The Swiss–Egyptian Economic Forum is just around the corner. A high-level platform bringing together gov't & business leaders to explore investment opportunities, foster innovation, and strengthen public–private dialogue. 📷📷 @SwissChamEgypt @GAFI_EGYPT

Today Switzerland observes a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the tragic Crans-Montana fire. Our thoughts are with all those affected, inland & beyond تحيي سويسرا اليوم يوم حداد وطني على ضحايا حريق كران-مونتانا المأساوي. قلوبنا مع جميع المتضررين داخل سويسرا وخارجها

نستقبل العام الجديد وقلوبنا مع المتأثرين بالحريق المأساوي في كرانس-مونتانا. خالص التعازي للضحايا وعائلاتهم. عسى أن يحمل العام الجديد الشفاء والتضامن.

As we welcome the new year, our thoughts are with those affected by today’s tragic fire in Crans-Montana. Our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. May the year ahead bring healing and solidarity.

We wish you a peaceful and happy new year! كل عام و أنتم بخير بمناسبة العام الجديد!

Our Embassy wishes you a Merry Christmas! تتمنى لكم سفارتنا عيد ميلاد مجيد! Fröhliche Weihnachten Joyeux Noël Buon Natale

#MiddleEast| #Switzerland condemns Israel’s decision to approve 19 new settlements in the #WestBank. This decision is contrary to #internationallaw and undermines the prospects for a lasting #peace that the international community is striving to achieve.

🇨🇭is extremely concerned by the recent attacks in Kalogi & North Kordofan, Sudan.🇨🇭urges all conflict parties to immediately cease the hostilities. They must protect civilians & humanitarian workers, facilitate humanitarian access & respect the specific protection for hospitals.

Switzerland is allocating CHF 23 million to improve the humanitarian situation in #Gaza, in particular to meet the needs of children, strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote regional stability. Details: news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/UbtP… @SwissMFA

H.E @beat_jans's Message to Save the Children from his latest visit to our child friendly space in Cairo that supports Palestinians who fled Gaza. @EJPD_DFJP_DFGP @SwissEmbCairo @STC_Schweiz

H.E. @beat_jans and H.E. Dr. Andreas Baum visited our Child Friendly Space for Palestinian children from Gaza — seeing how we help them learn, play & heal. @SwissEmbCairo @EJPD_DFJP_DFGP @STC_Schweiz