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Switzerland and India strengthen ties in a range of policy areas during presidential visit

President Guy Parmelin met Indian leaders in New Delhi on 5 October 2026, discussing trade, investment, and intellectual property under the TEPA framework. The visit concluded a Migration and Mobility Partnership and a training exchange agreement for young professionals, and highlighted plans for a 2027 AI summit in Geneva. The discussions also covered cooperation in science, education, and multilateral diplomacy.

Published
5 Oct 2026
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President Guy Parmelin met Indian leaders in New Delhi on 5 October 2026, discussing trade, investment, and intellectual property under the TEPA framework. The visit concluded a Migration and Mobility Partnership and a training exchange agreement for young professionals, and highlighted plans for a 2027 AI summit in Geneva. The discussions also covered cooperation in science, education, and multilateral diplomacy.

Why it matters

The AI summit and the focus on intellectual property and scientific collaboration reinforce Switzerland’s role in shaping global AI policy and fostering cross‑border innovation.

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