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Switzerland and Philippines seek to boost trade ties

This content was published on Oct 12, 2000 Deiss told his Philippines counterpart, Domingo Siazo, at a news conference in Manila on Wednesday that the two nations should work towards intensifying their relationship. He said much needed to be done. Deiss said believed the “chapter will soon be closed” on the issue of funds deposited by the late Philippines dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, in…

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Swiss fund new Harvard humanitarian research programme

This content was published on Oct 10, 2000 The announcement was made to coincide with the official launch of the Swiss House, the new Swiss science and research consulate in Cambridge, Massachussets. The donation was announced at the inauguration ceremony by the Swiss ambassador to the United Nations in New York, Jeno Stählin. He said the three-year grant would fund the Programme on…

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Switzerland and Italy pledge closer cooperation over cigarette smuggling

This content was published on Oct 10, 2000 The agreement comes after the Italian finance minister, Ottaviano Del Turco, accused Switzerland of failing to support Italy’s efforts to crack down on smugglers. His comments, in August, soured diplomatic relations between the two countries. However, Ogi’s deputy spokesman was quick to play down suggestions about the state of bilateral relations by saying: “It was…

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Deiss gets taste of domestic politics during Thai visit

This content was published on Oct 10, 2000 Deiss and the Thai prime minister used their meeting to familiarise each other with politics in their two countries: Leekpai told Deiss he intended to dissolve parliament and call new elections. For his part, the leader of Thailand’s opposition, Thaksin Shinawatra, complained to Deiss that the Thai government was too concerned about politics and not…

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Deiss in Thailand at start of east Asia tour

This content was published on Oct 8, 2000 The main issues due to be covered on his eight-day tour are ways of strengthening political ties, as well as commercial links and development aid. Deiss starts his trip in Thailand, where he is holding talks in with King Bhumibol and the prime minister, Chuan Leekpai. During his talks with his Thai counterpart, Surin Pitsuan,…

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Swiss defence ministry uncovers internal leak

This content was published on Oct 8, 2000 A spokesman for the defence ministry said on Sunday that several months ago a general staff officer, Urban Siegenthaler, handed over detailed information referring to the army reform of the military to an aide of Pascal Couchepin. The documents contained figures on the strength and composition of the new-style armed forces. The president, Adolf Ogi,…

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Swiss defence ministry uncovers internal leak

This content was published on Oct 8, 2000 A spokesman for the defence ministry said on Sunday that several months ago a general staff officer, Urban Siegenthaler, handed over detailed information referring to the army reform of the military to an aide of Couchepin. The documents contained figures on the strength and composition of the new-style armed forces. The president, Adolf Ogi, who…

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Switzerland urges peaceful transition in Yugoslavia

This content was published on Oct 6, 2000 The Swiss parliament on Friday wholeheartedly endorsed the events in Yugoslavia, which appear to have driven Slobodan Milosevic from power, paving the way for the winner of last month’s elections, Vojislav Kostunica, to take over the presidency. The speaker of the Swiss Senate, Carlo Schmid, said he looked forward to seeing Yugoslavia proceed peacefully towards…

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Switzerland urges Milosevic to hand over power

This content was published on Oct 5, 2000 Speaking after returning from Sweden, the Swiss foreign minister, Joseph Deiss, urged Milosevic to ensure a peaceful transition of power. He told German-Swiss television that the Yugoslav government should not use force against the people, or deny the will of the people. He made the statement as tens of thousands of opposition supporters stormed the…

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Government launches campaign against army cuts

This content was published on Oct 4, 2000 Ogi said on Wednesday there had already been sufficient cuts in the army, and any further reductions would endanger Swiss security. The initiative, which will come to a popular vote, seeks to reduce the government’s defence spending to half of its 1987 level. The initiative, promoted by left-wing and development aid groups, wants the funds…

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