Iran-Switzerland Relations

Swiss Companies Urged to Keep Doing Business with Iran

The Swiss government has promised to defend the economic interests of its companies that are active in Iran and would be targeted by renewed US sanctions, recommending that they go on with their business in the Islamic Republic.

Iran Says Future of Ties with Switzerland Bright, Promising

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who paid an official visit to Switzerland on Tuesday, says the two countries are determined to expand their bilateral ties in various areas.

General Soleimani Praises Rouhani’s “Timely, Wise” Remarks

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani has thanked Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for his recent remarks on the US’ bid to cut Iran's oil exports as well as his comments on the Zionist regime of Israel.

“US Angry at Switzerland, Austria’s Warm Reception of Iran President”

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the US is furious that two key European states have warmly welcomed him during his ongoing trip to Switzerland and Austria.

Iran Nuclear Deal Key to Global Peace, Security: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the Iran nuclear deal as a great diplomatic achievement whose survival is in the interests of the global peace and security.

Tehran, Bern Sign Several MoUs in Switzerland

Iran and Switzerland signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding on Tuesday to expand their mutual relations in various areas.

Rouhani Says It’s Impossible to Block Iran’s Oil Exports

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says it is impossible to cut Iran’s oil exports while other regional states keep exporting their oil.

President Rouhani in Zurich to Discuss JCPOA, Yemen Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who has arrived in Zurich, says he is going to confer with top European officials on the ongoing crises in Yemen and Syria as well as ways to save the Iran nuclear deal during his ongoing trip to Switzerland and Austria.

Iran Appoints Ten New Ambassadors, Representatives  

Iranian Foreign Ministry has released the names of new representatives and ambassadors appointed to ten countries and international bodies across the world.

“Iran President’s Trips to Bern, Vienna Highly Significant”

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has explained why President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Europe is of great significance.

Iran, Switzerland Sign Railway Agreement

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Matisa, a Swiss railway firm, for the construction and repair of railway tracks and machines in Iran.

“Bern to Continue Nuclear Cooperation with Tehran despite Sanctions”

Swiss Ambassador to Iran Markus Leitner says his country will continue its nuclear cooperation with the Islamic Republic as part of efforts underway to preserve investments made by Europe in Iran.

Iran, Switzerland Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iran and Switzerland have held a fresh round of their bilateral political negotiations in Tehran.

Iranian Diplomat in Geneva for Syria Talks

Senior Assistant to Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari has travelled to the Swiss city of Geneva to join his Russian and Turkish counterparts as well as UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura in a fresh round of international talks on Syria peace.

Switzerland to Cooperate with Iran’s Hamadan in Tourism

Mayor of Hamadan, a city in Western Iran, says Switzerland is to make investment in the tourism sector of this historical city.

Iran President to Meet Russian, Chinese Counterparts

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is going to meet his Russian and Chinese counterparts, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, to discuss the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran President May Visit Switzerland, Austria in July: Source

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will probably visit Switzerland and Austria from July 1 to 6, an informed source told Iranian media on Sunday.

Islamic Architecture Deeply Rooted in Iranian Culture, Art: Swiss Expert

A Swiss professor of architecture believes that Islamic architecture has deep roots in the Persian culture and art, and has been developed from Iran to other Muslim countries.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest US Claims on Missiles 

Iran's foreign ministry has summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran on Tuesday to protest against the baseless claims made by the US ambassador to the United Nations regarding Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

Iran to Open Interests Section in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah

The Iranian foreign ministry and Switzerland’s Ambassador to Tehran have signed a document on establishment of Iran’s Interests Section in Saudi Arabia.

Ambassadors of 5 Countries Submit Credentials to Iran President

The new ambassadors of four European countries and one African state separately met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.

Iranian, Swiss FMs Hold Talks in New York

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Swiss counterpart Didier Burkhalter have held a meeting in the US city of New York on Monday.

Iran to Establish Joint Chambers of Commerce with Italy, Switzerland, Tajikistan

A top Iranian trade official has said the ground has been prepared for setting up joint chambers of commerce between Iran and three other Asian and European countries.

Iran’s FM Arrives in Switzerland to Attend World Economic Forum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday night to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Swiss Economy Minister to Visit Iran

An Iranian official announced that Switzerland’s minister of economy will travel to Tehran in the coming week.

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