Diplomacy Keller-Sutter sees no turnaround in Swiss foreign policy

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7.3.2025 - 15:12

President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter commented on Swiss foreign policy in the media center of the Federal Palace on Friday.
President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter commented on Swiss foreign policy in the media center of the Federal Palace on Friday.
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According to the President of the Swiss Confederation, Karin Keller-Sutter, Switzerland's foreign policy has not changed as a result of the latest US decisions. Indirectly, she pleaded for diplomatic restraint.

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"Volume is not a measure of the quality of foreign policy," said the Finance Minister when asked about any condemnation of the course taken by US President Donald Trump.

At a media conference in Bern on Friday, Keller-Sutter recalled the values that guide Switzerland's foreign policy: human rights, international law, democracy and free trade.

The President of the Swiss Confederation also reiterated Switzerland's condemnation of the Russian attack on Ukraine. Switzerland is committed to a just and lasting peace. This must respect international law and must not be one-sided to the detriment of Ukraine.

Keller-Sutter also emphasized once again that Switzerland is available to provide good offices and to accompany any peace talks, should this be desired. However, there is currently no such request: "There are simply other players in the game at the moment."