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The Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. (German: Schweizerische Botschaft in den Vereinigten Staaten, French: Ambassade de Suisse aux Etats-Unis d’Amérique, Italian: Ambasciata di Svizzera negli Stati Uniti d’America) is the diplomatic mission of the Swiss Confederation to the United States.
Since 1919, Switzerland has also represented the Principality of Liechtenstein in those countries wherein Liechtenstein itself does not maintain consular representation. [2] Owing to its size and population, Liechtenstein maintains a very small network of diplomatic missions. Honorary consulates are excluded from this listing.
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago is a diplomatic mission representing Switzerland meant to serve the Midwest United States.Reportedly having been the first country to set up a consulate general in the city in 1864, the consulate was re-opened at a new site in 2019 after a five-year hiatus.
This is a list of diplomatic missions in the United States.At present, 175 nations maintain diplomatic missions to the United States in the capital, Washington, D.C. Being the seat of the Organization of American States, the city also hosts missions of its member-states, separate from their respective embassies to the United States.
Commemorative plaque of the first American diplomatic representation in Switzerland, in Basel. With the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars, many Swiss sought a more peaceful and prosperous life in America. A sizable number emigrated to the United States, especially from the cantons of Vaud and Lucerne. [1]
Pages in category "Diplomatic missions of Switzerland" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
In its first military deployment since 1815, Switzerland deployed 31 soldiers to Afghanistan in 2003, and two Swiss officers had worked with German troops. Swiss forces were withdrawn in February 2008. [49] Switzerland is part of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC), which was created to monitor the armistice between North and ...
Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and joined the United Nations very late compared to its European neighbours. Switzerland maintains diplomatic relations with almost all countries and historically has served as a neutral intermediary and host to major international treaty conferences. The country has no major dispute in its ...