A number of personnel changes have been announced for several Swiss representations abroad and at the head office of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in Bern for 2020/2021. These changes are part of the usual transfer rotation and are based on appointments made by the Federal Council. The appointment of heads of mission abroad becomes effective following approval by the respective host state.

 Mr. Christian Dussey, director (with the title of ambassador) of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), has become the new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Iran, based in Tehran.

The new Swiss Ambassador, Christian Dussey met with the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on 1st September 2021 and presented a copy of his credential to him.