Amman, Sept. 10 (Petra) — The Swiss Embassy in Jordan marked
Switzerland’s National Day on Wednesday evening, highlighting more
than 75 years of relations and cooperation between Switzerland and
Jordan.

The event brought together more than 1,000 guests, including over 200
children, as well as representatives of Jordanian institutions, the
diplomatic corps, international organizations, the private sector,
civil society, and the Swiss community in Jordan.

Swiss Ambassador to Jordan Emilija Georgieva highlighted cooperation
between the two countries in areas including the environment, science
diplomacy, education, vocational training, and youth development.

She pointed to joint efforts addressing water and environmental
challenges, including the Blue Peace Middle East Initiative and the
Water Diplomacy Center hosted by Jordan University of Science and
Technology, noting the role of scientific knowledge and dialogue in
addressing regional challenges.

Georgieva also emphasized education and opportunities for young
people, citing Swiss support for initiatives aimed at strengthening
vocational and technical skills and improving employment prospects.

The ambassador referred to partnerships represented during the event,
including cooperation with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, whose
students prepared traditional Swiss dishes such as raclette and
bratwurst.

She also highlighted educational and professional exchanges between
the two countries and the role of the Swiss-Jordanian Alumni
Association in strengthening links between graduates and
institutions.

Georgieva further noted the embassy’s partnership with the Turquoise
Mountain Foundation in vocational training. The event featured
musical performances and children’s activities.

In a statement, the embassy indicated that relations between
Switzerland and Jordan have expanded over the years across diplomacy,
development cooperation, science, education, business, culture, and
people-to-people ties.

Switzerland intends to continue developing bilateral exchange and
cooperation in the coming years, it added.

//Petra// AO