Maurer is also planning to hold talks with his Qatari counterpart, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, during his visit to the Gulf state, a finance ministry spokesman told the Tamedia newspaper group on Tuesday.
The sports minister, Viola Amherd, has already ruled out a trip to the Qatar, but it’s not clear yet whether other members of the Swiss government might consider watching the Swiss team play during the tournament which is due to begin on November 20.
Left-wing politicians in Switzerland have called for a boycott of the games.
At the last World Cup in Russia in 2018, two Swiss government ministers were among the spectators in the stadium to support the Swiss team.
Switzerland commits CHF50 million to combat rural poverty worldwide
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The Federal Council approved a contribution of CHF49.5 million ($54.1 million) for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Arrests made in raid against Turkish criminal organisation
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A cross-border raid against a Turkish criminal organisation was conducted, including property searches in cantons Aargau and Zurich.
Up to 4,000 Swiss army soldiers to protect Ukraine peace conference
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The Federal Council has authorised deployment of army personnel for the Ukraine peace conference on the Bürgenstock in June.
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The business association, Swissmem, reports that there are increasing signs that the bottom of the downturn will be reached this year.
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