The Swiss government is ending its development aid programmes for Albania, Bangladesh and Zambia. The decision followed parliament's vote to cut CHF110 million ($121 million) from the 2025 international cooperation budget.
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Switzerland cuts foreign aid to Albania, Bangladesh and Zambia
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This decision comes after the parliament allocated less funding for foreign aid in December than the government had requested.
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday cut the foreign aid budget by CHF250 million ($282 million) in favour of the army.
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