The Association aims to promote exchanges of views in all areas of international policy and relations, be they geopolitical, diplomatic, economic and financial or cultural, while preserving full intellectual independence. The FSPI is a civil society organization and offers a space for reflection open to all points of view, safeguarding freedom of expression while respecting confidentiality by using the Chatham House Rules.
A Culture of Dialogue
Strengthening the links between Switzerland and the international community
FSPI’s mission is to establish and strengthen links between the world of international organizations and Swiss citizens. It is also a place of welcome for people newly arrived in Geneva, together with other institutions in charge of welcoming them. The Forum also aims to establish a dialogue and exchanges between its members and those of other associations, Swiss as well as foreign, which pursue similar objectives, through the organization of joint meetings.
Promoting international Geneva
The Forum is committed to promoting international Geneva and to highlighting the strengths of the “spirit of Geneva”, i.e. humanist and humanitarian values. It contributes to Geneva’s reputation as a center of multilateral diplomacy.
The aim of the FSPI is to support the Swiss Confederation’s activities in the field of civil peace-building, human security and the strengthening of international law, which form the backbone of Swiss foreign policy.
The Forum is fully involved in the efforts towards reconciliation, negotiation and peace made by the Swiss and Geneva authorities, academic bodies and numerous research and dialogue centers.