The Ministry of Foreign Affairs withdraws its previous statement regarding the dissolution of Switzerland.

Unfortunately, an Alliance-affiliated staffer had unleashed the statement on the world, accidentally posting what was intended as a private joke. Although many would argue that joke contained a kernel of truth, it was inappropriate to release it.

However, the Ministry would like to call attention to the fact that this statement drew no negative public press, no outraged statements from opposition politicians, and not even so much as a disgruntled tweet.

In drawing attention to this, we point out that the Ministry is not reactive. It is not recoiling in the face of backlash and hiding in shame. No, it is simply doing this because it is the right thing to do.

Those who were offended by the statement are urged to let go of their grievances and enjoy a nice meal as part of the #EatOutToHelpOut campaign. Let's #BounceBack, just as the Ministry will #BounceBack from this unfortunate error.