International Partnership
Known as “sister republics”, Switzerland and the United States share several key values and principles. Both democracies are active in the protection of human rights, are important voices in peacebuilding, and are committed to fostering international cooperation and dialogue. Switzerland’s important role as a global partner is evident in the city of Geneva (often referred to as “International Geneva”), which is not only the birthplace of the International Committee of the Red Cross, but also hosts the headquarters of many international organizations, including the European headquarters of the United Nations. From 2023 to 2024, Switzerland will for the first time hold a seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, using this time to promote Swiss humanitarian values and advance peace and prosperity.
Learn more about the international partnership between Switzerland and the United States and see how the collaboration in various fields benefits both countries while advancing our shared values.
Upcoming events
Past events
From May 8-9, 2024, Team Switzerland headed to Raleigh, NC for the 2024 Smart Cities Connect Conference, the largest gathering...
The success of the apprenticeship model in Switzerland is based on a long-standing and established cooperation between educational institutions and...
On April 27, 2024, Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud and his wife, Angélique Gakoko Pitteloud, co-hosted a gathering honoring the White House...
On April 23, 2024, Ambassador Pitteloud hosted a tech diplomacy event on artificial intelligence as a force for good.
In April 2024, the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States organized an inaugural week-long delegation visit to Switzerland for...
On April 19, 2024, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States Jacques Pitteloud and USAID Administrator Samantha Power convened a...
On April 18, 2024, Ambassador Pitteloud and his wife, Angélique Gakoko Pitteloud, had the pleasure to meet with the Librarian...
On Monday, April 15, 2024, Switzerland became the 37th country to sign the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters in Washington,...
The Ambassador of Switzerland, Jacques Pitteloud, hosted representatives from the U.S. Department of State and ambassadors from numerous African countries...