Since the establishment of the Innovative Strategic Partnership between China and Switzerland in 2016, bilateral relations between the two countries have flourished. Sino-Swiss relations have not only served as a ‘model’ in China’s relations with Western countries, but also played a leading role in fostering a new type of international relations centered on win-win cooperation. As the first Continental European country to sign a Free Trade Agreement with China, Switzerland has not only witnessed the profound foundation of Sino-Swiss partnership but also led a new chapter in China-Europe economic and trade cooperation through concrete actions. 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, it is significantly important for both nations to deepen the Innovative Strategic Partnership. In view of this, the “Ambassador Forum” of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin Universtiy of China (RDCY) will honorably invite Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland to China, to visit Renmin University of China and deliver a speech on February 25, 2025, interpreting the rich connotations and future-oriented significance of the China-Switzerland Innovative Strategic Partnership.

Ambassador Forum—— RDCY Forum for Area Studies No. 6 
Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland to China The Innovative and Steadfast Partnership between Switzerland and China

Moderator

Wang Wen, Dean of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China (RDCY)

Speaker 

Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland to China

Speaker's CV

Jürg Burri took up his position as Ambassador of Switzerland to China, Mongolia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea since 2022. In 2018, he was appointed as Ambassador of Switzerland in Poland. From 2014 to 2018, he was the Director General of the Consular Directorate of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Berne. From 2013 to 2014, he was the Head of Research and Innovation Directorate, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research in Berne. From 2009 to 2012, he was appointed as Deputy Director of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Federal Department of Home Affairs in Berne. From 2006 to 2009, he served as the Minister/Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing. From 2002 to 2006, he was the Counselor (Science, Education, Space) of the Mission of Switzerland to the European Union in Brussels. From 1998 to 2002, he worked in Head of Office of United Nations Section in Berne.

Host

Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China (RDCY)

Co-organizer

RUC Entrepreneur and Executive Alumni Club(RUCEEAC)

Time

14:30-16:00, Tuesday, February 25,  2025 (Beijing Time)

Languages

Chinese, English (simultaneous interpretation available)

Venue

Beijing, China