[1] Diplomatic, economic, military, and cultural ties characterize the relationship, further strengthened by a significant Kosovar diaspora in Switzerland.
Initially, the Swiss government expressed reservations regarding Mala’s dual Swiss-Kosovar nationality due to concerns over diplomatic immunity.
Swisscoy reflects Switzerland’s neutral but active stance in international peace operations, emphasizing its commitment to Kosovo’s security and post-conflict recovery.
Swisscoy performs various duties: On 5 April 2022, Switzerland and Kosovo signed a bilateral treaty on mutual legal assistance[2] in criminal matters in Pristina.
The provision allowing the creation of joint investigation teams, introduced into the Swiss law on international mutual assistance in criminal matters on 1 July 2021, finds its first application in a bilateral treaty through this agreement with Kosova.
This community is one of the largest foreign populations in Switzerland and plays a vital role in fostering cultural exchanges and economic ties.
Additionally, Switzerland has supported cultural projects in Kosovo, focusing on education, arts, and heritage preservation, further strengthening the bond between the two nations.