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The presidents of the National Council and of the Council of States play a key role in Switzerland's inter-parliamentary and international relations. Through their international contacts and exchanges, they establish lasting links with foreign countries and parliaments, and maintain regular relations with the diplomatic corps. They help to raise awareness of Switzerland's democratic system, and represent the country's foreign policy interests, complementing those of the Federal Council. Through their international activities, the Council presidents provide substantial support for government diplomacy. 

In their international contacts, the Council presidents are supported by the Presidency and Bilateral Relations Unit, and the Protocol & Travel Unit. 

​INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY THE PRESIDING COLLEGES OF THE COUNCILS: OBJECTIVES, FOCUS AREAS AND MEASURES (PDF)​ ​​

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PRESIDENCY & BILATERAL RELATIONS UNIT

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Function	Name	Telephone/EMail
Information	Pascale Massara	T +41 58 322 90 59 bilateral@parl.admin.ch​
Head of Unit	Myriam Bertsch	T +41 58 322 92 36
Special Advisor	Sara Guerra	T +41 58 322 94 40
​Special Advisor	Sophie Lachat Rohrer	​T +41 58 322 95 34

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