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News
Amir of Qatar to pay state visit to Switzerland
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is expected to arrive in Switzerland next week for a two-day state visit. The Federal Council, led by President Guy Parmelin, extended this invitation in acknowledgement of Switzerland’s growing ties with Qatar and the Arabian Peninsula.
Issue result for Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation issued two bonds by auction on 11.11.2026: 0.50%, maturity 27.05.2030 (reopening) and 0.50%, maturity 28.05.2040 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 185.060 million francs.
New Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation is offering two bonds on a public tender system on 11.11.2026: 0.50%, maturity 27.05.2030 (reopening) and 0.50%, maturity 28.05.2040 (reopening).