Dar es Salaam, Aug. 1 -- ON August 1st, Switzerland celebrates its National Day as a moment of pride and reflection on the values that have shaped the Swiss Confederation.

This year, we mark the 734th anniversary of the founding of Switzerland, a country built on principles of unity, diversity, peace, and democracy.

The Swiss National Day commemorates the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291, an alliance between the three founding cantons – Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden, who came together in a pledge of mutual defence and cooperation.

This foundational act planted the seeds of what would become modern Switzerland: a country with 26 cantons, four national languages, and a strong tradition of democratic governance.

The significan...