Switzerland Celebrates National Day with a Tribute to Longstanding Partnership with Indonesia

Jakarta, 1 August 2025 – The Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia marked Swiss National Day 2025 with a vibrant celebration in Jakarta, paying tribute to the enduring friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Switzerland and Indonesia. Held at hotel Ayana Midplaza Jakarta, the event brought together over 800 guests, including high-level government officials, business leaders, diplomats, the Swiss community and friends of Switzerland.

The Guest of Honour for the evening was Prof. Dr. Ir. Rachmat Pambudy, M.S., Minister for National Development Planning / Head of Bappenas, who underscored the close ties and shared aspirations between the two nations.

In his speech, Swiss Ambassador Olivier Zehnder emphasized Switzerland’s strong and evolving engagement in Indonesia:
“We are especially proud of Switzerland’s broad engagement in Indonesia - rooted in shared values and a commitment to long-term partnership. From vocational education and skills development, to human rights and disaster risk management, to fostering responsible and innovative business, our efforts reflect a deep respect for each other and a belief in working together to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies.”

The celebration featured a special performance by Jane Callista, a rising Indonesian talent who charmed the audience with a joyful Swiss-Indonesian yodelling medley. This performance, delivered by the Indonesian artist mastering a traditional Swiss singing style, beautifully captured the spirit of Swiss-Indonesian friendship and cross-cultural appreciation.

Guests were also treated to a selection of authentic Swiss culinary delights, including warm, melty Swiss cheese raclette, the beloved Carac pastry which is especially popular in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and other traditional dishes that offered a taste of Switzerland’s rich gastronomic heritage.

The success of the evening was made possible thanks to the generous support of 27 Swiss and Indonesian companies and institutions, whose contributions reflect the strength of our bilateral economic and cultural ties. These sponsors include PT Clariant Indonesia, PT Endress+Hauser Indonesia, SICPA-PERURI SECURINK, PT Nestlé Indonesia, ON Indonesia, Novartis Indonesia, ABB Motion and PT ABB Sakti Industri, Georg Fischer, PT Andritz Hydro, Switzerland Tourism, SwissCham Indonesia, Regal Springs Indonesia, Gran Meliá Jakarta, OMYA, PT Sika Indonesia, Time International, PT Tunas Tasik, Zurich Indonesia, Hilti, the Swiss Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry KADIN, Givaudan Indonesia, GE Vernova, MSC, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), PT Syngenta Indonesia, Roche, and Additiv.

Swiss National Day is celebrated on 1 August each year to mark the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. In Indonesia, the occasion provides an opportunity to highlight the historic partnership between the two countries as well as Switzerland’s long-standing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect.