Tania Cavassini is the new Swiss ambassador to France. In an interview with SWI swissinfo.ch, she underlines the importance of bilateral cooperation, cultural diplomacy and dialogue with Swiss Abroad for her mission. Cavassini says she knew “from the age of 15” that she wanted to become a diplomat. She now has over 30 years of experience in diplomatic, humanitarian and business spheres. Her new posting to France began on January 1 of this year. In late April, Cavassini travelled the 880 kilometres between Paris and the small spa town of Amélie-les-Bains (in the department of Pyrénées-Orientales) to take part in the 65th congress of the union of Swiss associations in France. SWI swissinfo.ch: What are your ties to France? Tania Cavassini: I grew up in Épalinges, just north of Lausanne [in canton Vaud]. France was always a strong presence since it was right in front of me on the opposite shore of Lake Geneva. I remember trips [across the Lake] to Évian on the Belle-Epoque boats of ...
