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Swiss President set to arrive in India today for state visit, to hold talks with PM Modi
What happened
Swiss President Guy Parmelin is arriving in India on October 5 for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, and mobility. President Parmelin will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Modi to review progress in cooperation across various areas, including trade and investment, science, technology, and innovation. The two leaders will also ex
Why it matters
The visit is significant as it aims to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in new areas of mutual interest. Switzerland is India's largest trade and investment partner among European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries. The visit comes against the backdrop of sustained high-level engagement between India and Switzerland.
Key facts
- President Parmelin is accompanied by a high-level delegation
- President Parmelin will meet President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- The visit is the first state visit to India by President Parmelin
- The India-EFTA Prosperity Summit will be held on October 7, marking the first anniversary of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)
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