The below is attributed to spokesperson Ned Price:
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman hosted the second US-Swiss Strategic Partnership Dialogue today in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sherman, Swiss Secretary of State Livia Leu, and officials from the two countries discussed areas of bilateral interest and cooperation, including economic policy, food. security, energy problems and the climate crisis. The two sides discussed pressing global issues, including the transatlantic relationship, Afghanistan, the Indo-Pacific, and the powerful global response to Russia‘s brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine. The undersecretary also expressed his appreciation for Switzerland’s long-standing role as the US’s protecting power in Iran.
Deputy Secretary Sherman and Secretary of State Leo also signed a memorandum of understanding that underscores a shared commitment to use the strategic partnership dialogue process to strengthen bilateral ties and deepen our longstanding cooperation on global issues.
