Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on Sunday called for pragmatic solutions in the Middle East conflict at a “Switzerland-Israel day” in southern Switzerland but also highlighted Swiss-Israeli ties. In his speech, Cassis said that the relationship between Switzerland and Israel was “good, friendly and diverse”. He also emphasised similarities between the two countries, particularly innovation, education, science and research. In an interview with Swiss public television, SRF, he confirmed that Switzerland continued to support a two-state solution and was committed to peace in the region. + Read more on Switzerland’s delicate stances on Israel Foreign Affairs Minister Cassis was invited to the “Switzerland-Israel Day” in Lugano by the Ticino branch of the Switzerland-Israel Society. Pragmatism instead of ideology Cassis referred to the Middle East conflict as “one of the most important issues in world politics”. After 70 years, peace was long overdue, he said. This could only ...
