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New strategic partnership between Switzerland and Austria<\/h1>\n

On June 11, Ministers Ignazio Cassis and Alexander Schallenberg will sign a declaration of intent to strengthen the care of interests and mutual assistance in third countries<\/em><\/h3>\n

On Friday, June 11, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will travel to Vienna where, together with his counterpart Alexander Schallenberg, he will sign a declaration of intent on the strategic partnership between the Swiss Confederation and the Republic of Austria.
\nThe following day he will also participate in the European Forum in Wachau and meet the Austrian Federal Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz.
\nThe bilateral relations between Switzerland and Austria are dynamic and diverse.
\nThe strength and importance of this bond was once again confirmed by the joint efforts to manage the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Ignazio Cassis at the Council of Europe for Digital Rights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Flag of the Republic of Austria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Flag of the Swiss Confederation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Declaration of Intent already approved in Bern on 24 February<\/h4>\n

It is therefore in the interest of both countries to strengthen bilateral relations, and it is with this in mind that Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and his counterpart Alexander Schallenberg will sign a Declaration of Intent on the Strategic Partnership between Switzerland and Austria, which has already been approved by the Federal Council on 24 February 2021.
\nThis declaration is a non-binding instrument that allows for the expansion of cooperation in specific areas.
\nOne example is the strengthening of interest representation and mutual assistance in third countries.
\nThis strengthening of consular cooperation benefits the citizens of both countries.<\/p>\n

Comparison between the five German-speaking countries in Lugano<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Federal Council Ignazio Cassis in the Beatrice von Wattenwyl House in Bern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wachau European Forum: “Heading for New Horizons” theme<\/h4>\n

On June 12, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will take part in the Wachau European Forum, during which he will explain Switzerland’s prospects following the Federal Council’s decision on May 26 to break off negotiations on the framework agreement with the EU.
\nAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida \u0160imonyt\u0117 and EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn will also be speaking at the 25th anniversary of the Forum, which this year is dedicated to the theme “Heading for New Horizons”.
\nAt the end of the forum, the Foreign Minister of Switzerland will meet with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.<\/p>\n

Switzerland and Liechtenstein in full agreement about the future<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n