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Published on 9 August 2023

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in Australia and New Zealand: global security and bilateral relations at centre of talks

Bern, 9.8.2023 - Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visited Australia and New Zealand from 6 to 9 August. The official talks focused on bilateral relations, the geopolitical situation in the Pacific region and climate change. In New Zealand, the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Switzerland was celebrated and a Memorandum of Understanding to establish diplomatic relations with Niue was signed.