PM Modi Meets Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi as India and Switzerland looked to strengthen their bilateral partnership. The Swiss president is on a three-day state visit to India.

The two leaders held bilateral and delegation-level discussions at Hyderabad House. Their talks covered a wide range of areas, including trade, investment, technology, innovation, infrastructure, defence and nuclear energy.

Economic cooperation was a major focus of the meeting, particularly the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. Modi highlighted the agreement’s long-term investment commitment and its potential to support employment and economic growth in India.

India and Switzerland also signed agreements related to migration and mobility and training exchanges for young professionals. Both sides expressed interest in expanding cooperation in research, technology and other areas of mutual interest.

The visit is expected to give fresh momentum to India-Switzerland relations, with both countries seeking deeper economic and strategic cooperation. Swiss President Parmelin also met President Droupadi Murmu during his visit to New Delhi.