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Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann in official visit to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

Switzerland strengthens economic ties with Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan
Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann has conclude his official visit to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan on 13 April. The mission began on 10 April with the aim of strengthening economic relations with these increasingly important members of Switzerland's constituency in the Bretton Woods institutions. Federal Councillor Schneider-Ammann was accompanied on his trip to Astana and Baku by around twenty private sector representatives.

Federal Council publishes background report on commodities
The background report on commodities prepared under the aegis of three government departments (FDFA, FDF, EAER) highlights the economic importance of the commodities industry for Switzerland. The report shows that Switzerland already does a great deal to safeguard its competitiveness and its integrity as a business location, including the commodity trading sector. A set of targeted recommendations should further improve conditions and reduce various risks including those to reputation.

Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), and the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder

Switzerland and the ILO to cooperate closely to promote the social dimension of globalisation
Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), and the Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder, are combining their efforts to promote solidarity, long term employment and social dialogue in the world.