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October 8, 2026 1:13 PM

Spain stay atop FIFA rankings; Portugal rise to fifth

Spain have pulled further ahead of second-placed Argentina on the FIFA world ranking, while Portugal and Switzerland have jumped two places to fifth and 12th respectively. Australia, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, Sweden, Greece, Mali and South Africa were also among the multiple-position risers on the latest edition of the global ladder. Spain replaced Argentina atop the world ranking in July, largely thanks to their 1-0 extra-time victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Luis de la Fuente’s side,...

October 6, 2026 11:57 PM

FM Sitharaman calls on Swiss President, discusses Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi and discussed issues of common interest between India and Switzerland, including taking forward negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). The discussions focused on advancing the BIT negotiations, which will help enhance investment flows and deepen economic engagement, the finance ministry said in a post on X. The meeting comes as India and Switzerland seek to strengthen bilateral economic...

October 6, 2026 6:22 PM

Switzerland Sees India as Emerging Global R&D Power, Earmarks CHF 45 Million for Science and Technology Partnership

Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Tuesday described India as a rapidly emerging global research and development power and reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to a long-term partnership with India in education, research and innovation. During a bilateral meeting with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi, Parmelin said Switzerland had earmarked an additional CHF 45 million for the science and technology partne...

October 6, 2026 12:49 PM

President Murmu hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, highlights opportunities in trade and technology

President Droupadi Murmu received Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and hosted a banquet in his honour, highlighting opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and emerging technologies. Welcoming Parmelin, President Murmu said India and Switzerland enjoyed warm and cordial relations rooted in the shared values of democracy and the rule of law. Cooperation spans trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, culture and people-to-peo...

October 5, 2026 5:10 PM

Swiss President Guy Parmelin calls India-EFTA trade pact a ‘win-win’, hails India’s growing global role

Swiss President Guy Parmelin has described the India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) as a potential “win-win” for both countries, saying strong corporate interest in the pact could boost bilateral trade, investment and employment. Marking the first anniversary of the agreement entering into force in October 2025, Parmelin gave a positive assessment of its implementation following delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Mod...

October 5, 2026 4:29 PM

India, Switzerland announce five cooperation instruments covering mobility, transport and innovation

India and Switzerland announced five bilateral cooperation instruments covering migration, young professionals, transport infrastructure, scientific research and startup development during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s State visit to India on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Parmelin at Hyderabad House, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and ways to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, innovation and artificial intelligence, milit...

October 5, 2026 3:48 PM

India, Switzerland deepen trade, mobility and infrastructure ties; PM Modi highlights $100 billion EFTA investment goal

India and Switzerland have taken important decisions to expand market access for Indian exports and facilitate investment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, announcing closer cooperation in infrastructure, mobility, defence, nuclear energy and scientific research following talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin. Delivering a joint press statement, PM Modi said the India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, which came into force in Octobe...

October 5, 2026 1:02 PM

PM Modi, Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday for talks on strengthening the India-Switzerland partnership and exploring new areas of cooperation. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said PM Modi warmly received Parmelin, who is on a State visit to India. “A substantive agenda lies ahead as the two leaders are set to discuss the many dimensions of the India-Switzerland partnership and e...

October 5, 2026 11:19 AM

Swiss President Guy Parmelin receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Swiss President Guy Parmelin was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday as part of his three-day State visit to India, during which the two countries will review bilateral cooperation and explore opportunities to deepen their partnership. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Parmelin received a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. “The ceremonial welcome reflects the warmth and longstan...

October 1, 2026 2:33 PM

Swiss President Guy Parmelin to visit India from October 5-7; bilateral ties, trade and EFTA pact on agenda

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will pay a State visit to India from October 5 to 7, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with bilateral trade, investment, technology and the India-EFTA economic partnership expected to figure prominently during his visit. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Parmelin will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior officials and business leaders. It will be his first State visit to India and his second visit to the cou...