Consultations of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jiří Brodský in Bern
17.09.2026 / 08:51 | Aktualizováno: 15.10.2026 / 09:19
On 10 September 2026, bilateral consultations took place in Bern between the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jiří Brodský, and Patrice Franzen, Deputy State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
The discussions focused on the current foreign policy priorities of the Czech Republic and Switzerland, bilateral relations, and Switzerland's relations with the European Union. Particular attention was devoted to Switzerland's efforts to deepen cooperation with the EU through the Bilaterals III package. The two sides also exchanged views on the security situation in Europe, including developments related to Ukraine and Russia. Further topics included relations with the United States and China, migration, and other international issues.
On 11 September 2026, First Deputy Minister Brodský also opened the Czech-Slovak Symposium at the University of Zurich, attended by representatives of Czech companies, members of the Czech and Slovak communities, and members of the academic and research sectors.
The consultations confirmed the growing convergence of Czech and Swiss positions on a number of foreign policy issues. Both sides expressed their interest in further strengthening cooperation in science, research and innovation, as well as in supporting collaboration between private-sector companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Pavlína Šrámková, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bern

