Prince Alois of Liechtenstein begins state visit to India

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein and Princess Sofia have arrived in India for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in trade, investment, and technology. The royal couple was received in Gujarat following an arrival in Mumbai, where they were met by government officials.

During the visit, Prince Alois is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House to discuss cooperation in sectors including science, innovation, renewable energy, and financial services. The Prince will also receive a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and other high-ranking officials.

Accompanied by a high-level business delegation, the visit follows a free trade pact between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Liechtenstein is a member. Discussions are expected to focus on advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and clean energy, leveraging Liechtenstein’s expertise and financial capacity to deepen economic exchanges.