Switzerland

Iranian university student wins silver award at int’l IFIA INV contests in Switzerland

Tehran, IRNA – Amirmohammad Bakhtiari, an Iranian graduate student from Sharif University of Technology, has won the silver award at the International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA) INV competitions held in Switzerland.

Iranian man wins gold at Swiss invention and innovation competition

Tabriz, IRNA – Young Iranian man Ali Ahmadabadi Asl Alamdari has won gold at the 4th International Invention and Innovation Competition, which was held in Switzerland on August 16-18.

Letter attributed to embassy in Bern is forged: Iranian mission

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Embassy in Switzerland has said that a letter circulated online and attributed to the diplomatic mission is forged.

Iran’s president calls for expansion of ties with Switzerland

Tehran, IRNA — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need to further expand bilateral relations with Switzerland.

Iran calls for Switzerland’s explanation on national’s murder

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has called on the Swiss government to offer an official explanation about the killing of an Iranian national by the European country’s police.

Iran FM meets Swiss counterpart in Davos

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis, on the sidelines the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Iran's FM arrives in Switzerland to participate in World Economic Forum

Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has arrived in the Swiss city of Davos to take part in the 54th annual World Economic Forum (WEF).

Iranian, Swiss FMs discuss Gaza situation

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis have discussed developments in the Palestinian territories including the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Tehran says welcomes cooperation with Bern

New York, IRNA – Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced that Iran welcomes further bilateral cooperation with Switzerland.

Swiss envoy urges settlement of Nestle’s tax issues in Iran

Tehran, IRNA - Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Nadine Olivieri Lozano has called for efforts to resolve challenges faced by Swiss companies operating in Iran, including Nestle’s tax issues.

Iran summons Swiss envoy over embassy's 'unprofessional' move

Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran to formally lodge a protest over Switzerland’s interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs.

Iran, Switzerland discuss Syria, Yemen latest developments

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji, and the Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maya Tissafi in a meeting on Sunday reviewed Syria and Yemen's latest developments.

Iranians in US custody living in unfavorable conditions: Official

Tehran, IRNA - Two Iranian nationals, who are under arrest in the United States, have been experiencing unfavorable conditions for one year, an Iranian official said.

Iran president congratulates Switzerland National Day

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, issued a message to his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis, on Monday, congratulating him on the country’s National Day.

Iran, Switzerland ready for broader cooperation in health field

Tehran, IRNA – The new ambassador of Switzerland and the minister of health, remedy and medical training to Iran in a meeting here on Friday were agreed on the need for broadening comprehensive cooperation, particularly in health field.

Pres. Raisi: Resolution against Iran concurrent with talks irresponsible move

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday that the US and European states’ attempts in proposing a resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors (BoG) against Iran in the middle of the negotiations were irresponsible and violated the spirit of talks and agreements.

Ambassadors of Switzerland, Lithuania present copies of credentials to Iran FM

Tehran, IRNA – New ambassadors of Switzerland and Lithuania here on Sunday attended the Foreign Ministry to present copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.

Iran summons Swiss chargé d'affaires

Tehran, IRNA – Chargé d'affaires of Switzerland, who represents the United States’ interests in Iran, has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to receive the Islamic Republic’s strong protest.

Iran ice climber becomes first non-Russian world champion

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian ice climber Mohsen Beheshti Rad became first in speed category of UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships 2022 in Saas-Fee, Switzerland.

Iranian, Swiss FMs talk on phone

Amirabdollahian: US contradictory behaviors blocking negotiations

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s foreign minister in a phone talk with his Swiss counterpart stressing that negotiations to terminate anti-Iran sanctions will start next week, said that Iran is serious for reaching a good agreement, but the contradictory behaviors of Americans is a serious obstacle in negotiations.

President Raisi urges Switzerland, Europe not to be impelled by US pressure

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said in a meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Tehran that Switzerland should maintain its independent role against US unilateral policies.

Yazd Province, Switzerland discuss capacities to expand cooperation

Yazd, IRNA – Yazd Province Governor General Mehran Fatemi discussed capacities for expanding cooperation with Switzerland's Parliament Speaker Andreas Aebi on Thursday.

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Armenians’ freedom of speech, cultural freedom in Iran praiseworthy

Isfahan, IRNA – Switzerland's Parliament Speaker Andreas Aebi said here on Wednesday that the Iranian Armenians’ freedom of speech and cultural freedom, including speaking the Armenian language in Isfahan and other Iranian cities, is quite precious and praiseworthy.

Iran, Switzerland discuss agricultural cooperation

Tehran, IRNA – Head of Parliament’s Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Environment Commission said here on Monday that one of the existing mechanisms for increasing Iran-Switzerland trade ties is barter transactions so that "we could use Tehran-based Swiss firms’ capacities".

Iranian woman athlete comes second in Swiss int’l competitions

Shiraz, IRNA – Faranak Partoazar, a member of Iranian national team, became the runner-up in the international cross country competitions in Switzerland.

Switzerland welcomes Iran’s agricultural, medical goods

Tehran, June 1, IRNA – Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce Chairman Sharif Nezam-Mafi said that agricultural goods and medical components topped the list of Iran’s exports to Switzerland, as trading between the two nations has increased since March.

Official sees potential for $10bn trade between Iran, Switzerland

Tehran, May 14, IRNA – Iran and Switzerland have a potential for $10 billion of bilateral trade once Iran nuclear deal – known as JCPOA – is revived, Sharif Nezam Mafi, the head of Iran-Switzerland Joint Chamber of Commerce, said on Friday.  

Iran, Switzerland seeking to promote police diplomacy

Tehran, March 16, IRNA – Iran's International Police Chief Brigadier General Hadi Shirazi said in a meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Tehran on Tuesday that police diplomacy and scientific-educational exchange in this area between Iran and Switzerland should improve.

Sensitivities to financial channel of Iran, Switzerland decreasing

Tehran, Feb 19, IRNA - Sensitivities to the financial channel of Iran and Switzerland have decreased, Chairman of Iran-Switzerland Joint Chamber of Commerce Sharif Nezam-Mafi said on Friday.