Organized by SCCC, Geneva Chapter, and supported by Chambre de commerce, d’industrie et des services de Genève (CCIG) and Section romande de la Société Suisse-Chine (SRSSC)

Swiss Ambassador to China, Dr. Jean-Jacques de Dardel, will offer a comprehensive yet concise review of the evolution of the Sino-Swiss bilateral relations based on his new book "une culture du rapprochement". Dr. Jean-Jacques de Dardel is a veteran diplomat, he will give and insightful, candid, and critical analysis of the political, economic, and cultural engagement between the two countries. His analysis will reveal the potential and capabilities of the two countries in forging a full-fledge partnership in the years to come.

Our Speaker

Dr. Jean-Jacques de Dardel, Ambassador to The People's Republic of China, to Mongolia and the DPRK since February 2014. Previously Ambassador to France and Monaco (2011-2014). Head, Swiss Mission to NATO and Ambassador to Belgium. Former Head of the Swiss DFA Division in charge of Europe, Central Asia, Council of Europe and OSCE.

In 2001, he founded and directed the DFA Centre for International Security Policy. Ambassador to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie until 2000, previous postings in Paris, Canberra, Washington, Vienna, Bern.