Switzerland's president touts value of anticipatory science diplomacy

At the second GESDA Summit in Geneva, President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis addressed a gathering of ministers, scientists and diplomats. He shared his vision of anticipatory science diplomacy. Two initiatives in the fields of quantum computing and science diplomacy were proposed during the summit. Mr Cassis, also head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), took part in a ministerial panel that brought international political actors to a GESDA Summit for the first time. In his address, Mr Cassis emphasised the importance of science diplomacy. The GESDA Foundation aims to build bridges between the diplomats and scientists to facilitate relations between state actors. "GESDA is not a substitute to the legitimate actors of governance, but rather a tool at their disposal," noted Mr Cassis.