Geneva, Switzerland: Viola Amherd, the first woman to serve as Swiss defense minister, was sworn in Wednesday as the country's next president.

Swiss President Viola Amherd delivers a speech after being elected by the Federal Assembly at the Swiss Parliament in Bern, on Dec. 13, 2023. AFP PHOTO
Swiss President Viola Amherd delivers a speech after being elected by the Federal Assembly at the Swiss Parliament in Bern, on Dec. 13, 2023. AFP PHOTO

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