List of ambassadors of Switzerland to the United States


The Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States of America is the official position of the ambassador from Switzerland to the United States.

History

The very first Ambassador to the United States from Switzerland was Emil Frey, who served from 1882 to 1888.

Role

The Swiss Ambassador to the United States is Head of the Embassy of Switzerland to the United States in Washington, D.C. Their duty is to promote exchange in science, technology, culture, and economic and political relations between Switzerland and the United States.
Since 1979, the Swiss Ambassador to the United States has also represented U.S. interests in Iran.
From 1961 to 2015 the Swiss Ambassador represented United States interests in Cuba and from 1991 to 2015 represented Cuban interests in the United States.
The Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Consulates General offer services and protection for Swiss people living in the United States.

List of Swiss Ambassadors

Since 1882 Swiss Minister