During his term as president of the National Council, Andreas Aebi would like to promote greater understanding between urban and rural areas. In the course of his working meetings with foreign diplomats at Parliament, he has noticed that many members of the diplomatic corps know and appreciate Bern and international Geneva, but are unfamiliar with more rural parts of the country.
For that reason, Mr Aebi has decided to invite the ambassadors to visit his home region. On Tuesday, 29 June, diplomats from around the world – from Sweden to South Africa and from Belgium to the Bahamas – will get to know the Emmental. They will visit a local timber firm and speak with its employees, and experience the picturesque countryside of the Emmental during a walk to a farm, where they will then have lunch together.
The informal setting offers an opportunity to foster dialogue and strengthen international relations at parliamentary level.
Note for journalists
Journalists may accompany the group on part of the excursion. Transport will be organised by the Parliamentary Services. The number of spaces is limited. To register, contact information@parl.admin.ch by 3pm on Friday, 25 June at the latest. Spaces will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Further details will be provided with the confirmation.