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October 5, 2026 11:59 PM

President Murmu Hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Two Leaders Call for Closer Cooperation

President Droupadi Murmu received President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and hosted a banquet in his honour, with the two leaders agreeing that close cooperation between India and Switzerland can bring immense benefits to the people of both countries. Welcoming President Parmelin to India, President Murmu said India and Switzerland enjoy warm and cordial relations based on shared values of democracy and the rule of law, with extensive cooperation in ar...

September 22, 2026 12:27 PM

EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with foreign counterparts on margins of UNGA session

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed regional and global issues with his foreign counterparts as he held a series of bilateral meetings on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session. Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. His engagements on Monday commenced with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. “Our regular meetings and telecons enable us to maintain the ...

September 22, 2026 8:55 AM

Jaishankar meets Switzerland FM Ignazio Cassis, Nauru President David Adeang on UNGA sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held separate meetings with Switzerland Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and Nauru President David Adeang on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, discussing bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and multilateral issues. Sharing details of his meeting with Cassis in a post on X, Jaishankar said the two sides reviewed the progress in their economic relationship following the entry into force of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnersh...

February 19, 2026 6:10 PM

Trade, investment and technology in focus as PM Modi meets Swiss President during AI Impact Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Thursday discussed strengthening of India-Switzerland collaboration in the economic sphere, including trade, investment and technology especially with the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect in October 2025. Both leaders engaged in productive discussions on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held in New Delhi...