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Switzerland: Foreign Relations

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 24 July 2025UIN 68595

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help improve the UK’s relationship with Switzerland.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The UK and Switzerland enjoy a close and dynamic relationship underpinned by our democratic traditions, our shared values and our strong commitment to innovation and to science and technology. The Foreign Secretary met with the Swiss Foreign Minister in Kuala Lumpur on 11 July and will meet again soon to discuss our priorities on Russia/Ukraine, Iran and the Middle East, European Security, growth and partnering on illicit finance and fighting corruption.

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