Official Channel of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA www.fdfa.admin.ch The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) determines and coordinates Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, pursues the set foreign policy objectives, safeguards Switzerland’s national interests and promotes Swiss values. Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis took office as head of the FDFA on 1 November 2017. The FDFA has some 170 representations around the world. This external network includes embassies, consulates, cooperation offices and permanent missions to international organisations.