Ralf Heckner
@SwissAmbUSA
Ambassador of Switzerland🇨🇭to the US 🇺🇸 | @SwissEmbassyUSA/ @swissMFA
In light of the unbearable suffering of civilians in #Gaza, #Switzerland, together with 25 partner States, calls for an end to the war. It is urgent to achieve an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the guarantee of unhindered humanitarian access.…
For the 8th year in a row, Switzerland leads Europe in innovation! While the Swiss innovation index dropped slightly compared to last year,🇨🇭saw growth in venture capital and the commercialization of innovations.💡📈 swisstrade.com/news/detail/ne…
Exciting news! Four Swiss companies made @TIME's list of the world’s top 250 #cleantech firms! 🇨🇭🌱 Congratulations to @Climeworks (#2) and Planted (#5). Find out which other companies made list. s-ge.com/en/article/new…
One of my most recent reads: Einstein’s Dream by Alan Lightman. Lightman, a physicist himself, makes the complicated topic of the relativity of time, approachable to a wider audience through Einstein’s dreams. The book cleverly plays with Bern’s scenery and the paradox of time.
Summertime is reading time and what better way to find inspiration than through the pages that captivate the people behind🇨🇭’s presence in the US? Check out the summer series by the Embassy featuring book recommendations from staff and leadership.📚swissimpactusa.com/the-embassy-bo…
🇨🇭Swiss companies take investing in research and development seriously! 🔬A total of 14 Swiss firms are ranked in the top 500 most research-intensive companies worldwide, according to @EYnews. Leading the way: @Roche, ranked #9 globally. s-ge.com/en/article/new…
Fascinating read on how Switzerland has quietly become a deep tech powerhouse on the global stage. A new report shows Switzerland now ranks first in Europe and third globally in terms of venture capital funding per capita. 🇨🇭🚀forbes.com/sites/davidpro…
What a pleasure to take part in the @AmSwissFound Annual Leadership Summit @SwissRe Centre for Global Dialogue as a former Young Leader, and to celebrate the strong & enduring ties between our countries. Thank you @AmSwissFound, for your impact and critical role in🇨🇭🇺🇸 relations.
Together with @ParmelinG, I welcomed @SecScottBessent and @USTradeRep Jamieson Greer to Geneva today for a second round of constructive talks on bilateral economic relations. efd.admin.ch/en/newnsb/FxH_…
My best wishes to Pope Leo XIV. The world needs dialogue, hope and assurance. The Pope's voice is important. In these uncertain times, it is heard far beyond the Catholic Church.
Meine besten Glückwünsche an Papst Leo XIV. Die Welt braucht Dialog, Hoffnung und Zuversicht. Die Stimme des Papstes ist wichtig. Sie findet in diesen unsicheren Zeiten weit über die katholische Kirche hinaus Gehör.
Celebrating #InternationalJazzDay at the residence this week was a joy. I am grateful to DC Jazz Fest for partnering with us to highlight jazz’s power to inspire peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding. 🕊️Special thanks to DC Jazz Fest’s CEO Sunny Sumter for joining us! 🇨🇭🎷🇺🇸
An absolute pleasure to co-host the third White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Party at the Swiss Residence last weekend with @TIME, @Mercuria, and @LiveNation. Always wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones. 🇨🇭🇺🇸 @whca swissimpactusa.com/2025-white-hou…
At the #SpringMeetings of the @WorldBank I underlined the importance of a strong, rules-based multilateral system in today’s uncertain world. The World Bank has an important role to play and is a key partner for 🇨🇭 in promoting sustainable and inclusive development.
Productive exchange with US Treasury Secretary @SecScottBessent in Washington: We discussed key economic issues and opportunities for enhanced collaboration between our two countries. @ParmelinG
A pleasure meeting with @usedgov Secretary @Linda_McMahon. We discussed strengthening educational collaborations and the importance of the apprenticeship model in workforce development.
First official exchange with Liechtenstein's new head of government, Brigitte Haas, during the Spring Meetings of the @IMFNews and the @WorldBank. Welcome to 🇱🇮 as the 10th member of the Swiss Bretton Woods constituency!
Wonderful lunch with the President of the Federal Council @keller_sutter, meeting with @BizRoundtable to hear from Swiss and U.S. companies driving efforts to promote a thriving economy.
An inspiring reception with companies, members of the Administration, staffers from the Hill and Think Tanks on the importance of promoting the 🇨🇭 Economy & the Swiss apprenticeship model. 🙏, @btparton, CEO of @CareerWiseUSA, for your continued partnership with Switzerland.🇨🇭🇺🇸
Spring Meetings of @IMFNews and @Worldbank: President @keller_sutter spoke with IMF Director @KGeorgieva about international debt and the increased risks to financial stability due to the current tariff discussions. #IMFMeetings
Productive meeting with Ambassador Greer @USTradeRep to discuss bilateral trade relations. Looking forward to future exchanges/continued collaborations.