India, Switzerland sign five agreements to deepen trade, tech ties
· Business · Times of India, timesofindia.indiatimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin held talks in New Delhi on October 6, 2026, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, technology, defence production, and nuclear energy. The two countries signed five agreements, including a migration and mobility partnership and an exchange programme for young professionals. They established a committee to facilitate trade and investment under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with EFTA, signed in 2024. Modi highlighted TEPA's goals of achieving $100 billion in investment in India and creating 1 million direct jobs over 15 years. The leaders discussed the Ukraine and West Asia conflicts, with Parmelin welcoming Modi's message to Putin to end the war.
Why it matters
The agreements will create new opportunities for Indian students, researchers, and professionals seeking work or study in Switzerland. Strengthened ties with Switzerland, a key EFTA member, support India's broader strategy to deepen economic and technological partnerships with European nations.
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