President of the Swiss Confederation
Speeches
Closing address by President Viola Amherd at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine
Closing address by President Viola Amherd, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Sunday, 16 June 2024.
Opening address by President Viola Amherd at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine
Opening address by President Viola Amherd, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Bürgenstock, Saturday, 15 June 2024.
Europe Day
Message from President Viola Amherd to mark Europe Day, Sunday, 5 May 2024.
Media releases
States at Summit on Peace in Ukraine agree on common positions and next steps
At the close of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine on Sunday, 16 June, the vast majority of participating states agreed on jointly formulated positions and next steps with a view to a future peace process. President Viola Amherd commended the joint communiqué that emerged from the Bürgenstock summit as a strong signal from the international community for peace based on international law and the UN Charter. 92 states from all regions of the world took part in the summit, 57 of which were represented by heads of state and government.
Switzerland receives 100 state guests for Summit on Peace in Ukraine
President Viola Amherd will open the summit on peace in Ukraine on Saturday, 15 June. 100 delegations will attend the summit, including 57 heads of state and government from around the world. The aim of the summit is to initiate a peace process, generate trust and outline ideas for the next steps towards such a process. All states present should be given the opportunity to put forward their visions for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
President Amherd meets with Brazilian President Lula da Silva in Geneva
President Viola Amherd met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Geneva on Thursday. The talks focused on bilateral relations between Switzerland and Brazil and differing perspectives as to how to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.