PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, hosted the President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr Guy Parmelin, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 5, 2026, and hosted a banquet in his honor. During the discussions, the leaders highlighted the warm and cordial relations between India and Switzerland based on democracy and the rule of law. They noted bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, culture, and people-to-people contacts. The President highlighted the India-European Free Trade Association Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, Swiss investments in India's infrastructure, and new opportunities in clean and green technology and Artificial Intelligence. Agreements on migration, mobility, research, and technology transfer were signed during the visit.