The Federal Council has approved negotiating mandate for an international treaty between Switzerland and Ukraine to create a legal basis to enable the Swiss private sector to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

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Bern, 29.01.2025 - At its meeting on 29 January, the Federal Council approved the negotiating mandate for an international treaty between Switzerland and Ukraine. In the process of rebuilding Ukraine, this will provide a legal basis for increased cooperation with the Swiss private sector.

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