Piyush Goyal meets Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois, explores investment opportunities under India-EFTA pact

October 28, 2026 3:07 PM

Piyush Goyal meets Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois, explores investment opportunities under India-EFTA pact

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, to discuss stronger economic engagement and investment opportunities under the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). During the courtesy call, held as part of the Prince’s state visit to India, Goyal invited Liechtenstein’s companies to explore manufacturing partnerships, technology collaboration, research and develo...

President Droupadi Murmu Hosts Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein at Rashtrapati Bhavan

October 27, 2026 11:15 PM

President Droupadi Murmu Hosts Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu received Hereditary Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, October 27, and hosted a banquet in their honour. Welcoming Hereditary Prince Alois and his delegation to India, the President said his regular engagement and connection with India reflected his long-standing commitment to bilateral relations between India and Liechtenstein. President Highlights Growing Bilateral Cooperation President Murmu noted that cooperation be...

PM Modi holds talks with Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois; trade and technology cooperation in focus

October 27, 2026 1:18 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois; trade and technology cooperation in focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held delegation-level talks with Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi during the latter’s state visit to India. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Furthering the momentum in our bilateral partnership. PM Narendra Modi warmly received H.S.H Hereditary Prince Alois and H.R.H Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein at Hyderabad House today. Discussions ...

Liechtenstein Prince Alois accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

October 27, 2026 10:11 AM

Liechtenstein Prince Alois accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, where he expressed his country’s determination to strengthen ties with India and expand economic cooperation. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Prince Alois and his wife, Hereditary Princess Sophie, at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was also present. Speaking to reporters, Prince A...

Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrives in Mumbai on state visit to India

October 26, 2026 10:21 AM

Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrives in Mumbai on state visit to India

Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, arrived in Mumbai on Sunday on a four-day State Visit to India from October 25 to 28, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prince Alois, the Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, is accompanied by his spouse, Hereditary Princess Sophie,...

India-EFTA trade pact to unlock $100 billion investments, 1 million jobs over 15 years

September 30, 2025 11:14 PM

India-EFTA trade pact to unlock $100 billion investments, 1 million jobs over 15 years

On October 1, the landmark India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will officially come into effect, marking a historic milestone in India’s trade diplomacy. Signed on March 10, 2024, in New Delhi, the agreement is being hailed as India’s most ambitious free trade deal to date - one that not only opens markets but also commits to long-term investments and job creation. For the first time in any free trade agreement signed by India, TEPA i...

India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement to take eeffect from October 1: Piyush Goyal

September 29, 2025 5:23 PM

India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement to take eeffect from October 1: Piyush Goyal

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the EFTA countries—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—will come into force from October 1, 2025, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal announced at the valedictory session of the UP International Trade Show today. Goyal highlighted India’s growing global trade engagement, noting that developed nations are keen to sign FTAs with India, which has already concluded agreements with the UAE, Australia, and the ...