ICRC Welcomes Yemen Detainee Release Agreement
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the agreement between the parties to the conflict in Yemen on the release, transfer and repatriation of detainees. The positive outcome…
B9 and Nordic Allies Push for Stronger NATO Deterrence
Joint statement from the B9 and the Nordic Allies’ meeting We, the leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic Allies, met today in Bucharest. We welcome the participation of…
Switzerland Backs Permanent Neutrality of the Panama Canal
Federal Council approves accession to the Protocol to the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal At a time of far-reaching geopolitical developments, the Federal Council…
Swiss Federal Council Opens Consultation on EFTA–Singapore Digital Trade Agreement
The Federal Council opens the consultation process on the agreement on digital trade between the EFTA states and Singapore. On May 13, 2026, the Federal Council opened the consultation process…
Direct Türkiye–Armenia Trade Framework Finalised Under Ongoing Dialogue
As part of the confidence-building measures taken within the framework of our normalization process with Armenia, which has been ongoing since 2022, the bureaucratic preparations for the commencement of direct…
Britain Prepares Major Maritime Security Operation in the Gulf
UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz Britain will deploy autonomous mine hunting equipment and cutting-edge counter drone systems, along with…
China and France Discuss Global Governance and Regional Stability
Wang Yi held talks with French President’s Foreign Affairs Advisor, Bernard. On May 8, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of…
China Positions Itself as Key Mediator in Iran–US Negotiation Process
Wang Yi holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi On May 6, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held talks…
Bahamas Defends Use of U.S. Lobbyists to Represent National Interests
The United States is our country’s closest and most consequential partner. Decisions made in Washington affect our economy, border security, migration, financial services, tourism, investment, and national security. The Government…
Norway Urges Action to Protect Non-Proliferation Treaty Amid Rising Risks
NPT: Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons National statement delivered by State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson President,Congratulations on your election. By 1967,…