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World Economic Forum decamps to New York

This content was published on Jan 31, 2002 The Forum, which kicked off on Thursday, normally holds its yearly summit in the mountain resort of Davos in eastern Switzerland, but it has moved to New York this year in a show of solidarity after the attacks. There were also concerns about security in Davos. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Leadership in…

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Government approves launch of Bilaterals II

This content was published on Jan 30, 2002 The cabinet approved the negotiating mandates for three final dossiers, thus clearing the way for negotiations to be launched on a second raft of bilateral agreements. However, it did not reveal the contents of the mandates. “Our message is clear: Switzerland is ready to negotiate in all 10 domains,” said José Bessard, spokesman for the…

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Government approves launch of Bilaterals II

This content was published on Jan 30, 2002 The cabinet approved the negotiating mandates for three final dossiers, thus clearing the way for negotiations to be launched on a second raft of bilateral agreements. However, it said it did not intend to reveal the contents of the mandates. “Our message is clear: Switzerland is ready to negotiate in all 10 domains,” said José…

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Why the Swiss are set for a long stay in Kosovo

This content was published on Jan 27, 2002 But the Democratic League of Kosovo – or LDK – failed to secure an overall majority, getting 46 per cent of the vote. The LDK now needs some coalition partners, and there has already been plenty of political wrangling during attempts to form a government. The situation is far from stable. Many Serbs took part…

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Swiss traders take long road to Baghdad

This content was published on Jan 25, 2002 It can involve an immense journey – including a desert crossing — and a sweltering wait outside the offices of Saddam Hussein’s ministers. Sometimes, the Iraqis demand bribes, businessmen say. Then, there is a long period as a contract wends its way through the UN bureaucracy for final approval. Official figures from Swiss authorities give…

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Swiss note organised crime as they help keep Kosovo peace

This content was published on Jan 22, 2002 His job is to assess the security situation in Kosovo and Macedonia, and to advise on whether a mission is possible. Savoy is in favour of extending the Swisscoy mission in the region, and says it does not interfere with Swiss neutrality. He talked with swissinfo recently about the mission. Why does Switzerland care what…

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Switzerland pledges greater support for Belgrade

This content was published on Jan 21, 2002 During a meeting outside the Swiss capital, Bern, the two ministers discussed further financial aid for the modernisation of the Yugoslav administration and for cadre training. Since the collapse of Slobodan Milosevic’s government, Switzerland has been involved in several aid projects in Yugoslavia and has given the country financial and organisational support. Svilanovic praised Switzerland…

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Ogi told to carry on

This content was published on Jan 21, 2002 Ogi was originally appointed to the role on a one-year basis in February 2001. Creating the role especially for the Swiss politician, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said he wanted Ogi to help him “reach out to the world of sport in order to promote understanding and support for the work of the United Nations.” On…

Swiss help peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo

This content was published on Jan 20, 2002 The 160 mostly unarmed Swiss volunteers who make up the “Swisscoy” mission in the Serbian province provide mainly logistical support and help in reconstruction efforts. The pioneer platoon is made up of civilians serving with Swiss militia army. Swiss neutrality means they cannot play an active role in peacekeeping, and they have to be protected…

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Sudanese factions sign ceasefire agreement

This content was published on Jan 19, 2002 The agreement was reached on the sixth day of talks between representatives of the Sudanese government and members of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and were mediated by both Swiss and United States officials. Joseph Bucher, Switzerland’s special envoy for conflict management and head of the Swiss team, described the deal as a “significant…

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