Bilateral relations between Israel and Switzerland
Full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the Swiss Confederation have been in place since 1949, from the day Switzerland recognized the State of Israel.
As of 2021, Israel has two official embassies in Switzerland, in Bern and Geneva, with the embassy in Geneva serving the UN and other international organizations.
Switzerland has an official embassy in Tel Aviv, as well as honorary consulates in Haifa and Eilat.
Diplomatic relations between Israel and Switzerland are extensive and comprehensive, manifested in various fields, including mediation between parties.
Commencement of full diplomatic relations between the two countries
In November 1952, Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett and Swiss Ambassador to Israel Otto Ziepert signed an aviation agreement
Switzerland opened a consulate in Tel Aviv, which was upgraded in 1958 to an official embassy
An agreement on social security entered into force between Israel and Switzerland, defining the social rights of migrants between the two countries
Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom and Swiss Ambassador Eitan Ernest signed an agreement regarding the prevention of double taxation
A new aviation agreement has been signed, allowing for an increase in the number of flights between the two countries
Swiss Army Chief of Staff André Blattmann during a visit to Tel Aviv in 2011, accompanied by IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz
On October 28, 2021, former Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett met with the President of Switzerland Guy Parmelin in Jerusalem
President of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis and President of Israel Isaac Herzog meet during Herzog's visit to Switzerland
The President of the State, Isaac Herzog, is received at a reception ceremony by an honor guard at the Lohn Presidential Estate in Bern, the capital of Switzerland