Switzerland to take over chairmanship of the Rabat Process in 2026

Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English

Press releasePublished on 29 January 2026

Bern-Wabern, 29.01.2026 — Switzerland is to take over the chairmanship of the Euro–African Dialogue on Migration and Development (Rabat Process) this year. It will succeed Nigeria in leading this forum, which brings together almost 60 countries from Europe, North, West and Central Africa. This year, the forum is celebrating its 20th anniversary.