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Swiss President Guy Parmelin visits India to strengthen bilateral ties
Swiss President Guy Parmelin is conducting a three-day state visit to India from October 5 to 7, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, and mobility. During meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, the leaders discussed strengthening economic ties, particularly following the first anniversary of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which entered into force on October 1, 2025.
Key outcomes of the visit include the signing of several agreements, such as a migration and mobility partnership and a pact for the exchange of young professionals. The two nations also agreed to enhance cooperation in sustainable transportation technologies, infrastructure, nuclear energy, and defense. Under the TEPA framework, EFTA states have committed to investing USD 100 billion in India over the next 15 years.
As part of his itinerary, President Parmelin visited the Noida International Airport to review its facilities and cargo terminal. The visit also included participation in the second India-EFTA Prosperity Summit on October 7. Discussions between the leaders also touched upon global stability, including the conflict in Ukraine and reforms to the United Nations.
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Droupadi Murmu · European Free Trade Association · Federal Council · Guy Parmelin · India · Narendra Modi · S Jaishankar · S. Jaishankar · Swiss People's Party · Switzerland
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The EFTA states aim to invest USD 100 billion in India over the next 15 years under the trade pact. www.newindianexpress.com · businessnewsthisweek.com · chennaivision.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] President Parmelin will participate in the second India-EFTA Prosperity Summit on October 7. indtoday.com · www.mangalorean.com · pragativadi.com · www.latestly.com · theindianawaaz.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] President Parmelin is accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior officials and business leaders. www.latestly.com · www.mangalorean.com · pragativadi.com · indtoday.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The visit to India serves as a stepping stone to strengthen the partnership between Switzerland and India. asianlite.com · assamtribune.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 8 SOURCES] Bilateral talks between PM Modi and President Parmelin cover trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, mobility, and culture. asianlite.com · assamtribune.com · www.latestly.com · www.mangalorean.com · pragativadi.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) officially entered into force on October 1, 2025. businessnewsthisweek.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] India and Switzerland will explore enhanced defense cooperation and joint production under the Make in India initiative. theindianawaaz.com · navhindtimes.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] India and Switzerland signed MoUs regarding the exchange of young professionals and sustainable transportation technologies. theshillongtimes.com · navhindtimes.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · chennaivision.com