In addition to the Diplomatic Committee, I'm involved in an ongoing day to-day dialogue with the Swiss authorities, discussing on a regular basis the issues which arise, such as the implication of international agreements relating to privileges and immunities. First of all, at the Federal level, we have regular meetings with the President of the Swiss Confederation as well as with the Foreign Minister. Second, is our relationship with the Cantonal authority in Geneva, including President Guy Olivier Segond. We also maintain close links with the Mayor of Geneva. Our presence here in Geneva is very important because the city has a long international tradition.
Geneva is one of the oldest cities involved in multilateral diplomacy.
The Red Cross was created here at the end of the 19th century. Then Geneva was the home of the League of Nations, which also made a substantial contribution, especially in the 1920s, to the solution of the issues resulting from the First World War. Nowadays, we have, of course, the mosaic of different international organizations. At present we are developing very close links between the international community and the Genevois. For me, Geneva's strength is the balance of interest which has developed between the international organizations and the city.