Switzerland and China hold the nineteenth round of their bilateral human rights dialogue in Bern
24 October 2026
The nineteenth round of the bilateral human rights dialogue between Switzerland and China took place on 19 and 20 October 2026 in Switzerland.
The dialogue took place in Bern on 20 October.
The delegations held an open and critical discussion on the human rights situation in both countries and on current international challenges.
Key areas of focus included the protection of minorities and the impact of artificial intelligence on human rights.
The Swiss delegation was led by Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli.
Round:
19th
Dates:
19 and 20 October 2026
Venue of main session:
Bern
Head of Swiss delegation:
Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli
Why it matters for exams: Structured human rights dialogues are a recurring instrument of diplomacy and appear in international relations questions.
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FDFA Federal Department of Foreign Affairs — The Swiss federal department that conducts the country's foreign policy.