On February 19, 2026, the Prime Minister met with the President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026. The President of the Swiss Confederation is on a two-day visit to India from 19-20 February 2026 to participate in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The leaders reaffirmed the relationship between India and Switzerland, reviewed bilateral relations including trade and investment, science & technology, innovation, skill development, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties, and exchanged views on regional and global issues. They welcomed the deepening economic ties and the positive momentum generated by the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). Both sides agreed to strengthen collaboration in innovation-led growth, joint research, and skill development initiatives. The Prime Minister welcomed Switzerland hosting the next AI Summit, to be followed by the UAE. Release ID: 2230341, Visitor Counter: 346.
Key Entities Referenced
India - EFTA Trade and economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA): Historic trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) of which Switzerland is a key member. Aims to expand trade and investment flows between the countries.
AI Impact Summit 2026: Summit attended by the President of Swiss Confederation in New Delhi. Focus is on Artificial Intelligence.
Switzerland: Country mentioned as a key partner with India, particularly in trade and innovation. Also hosting the next AI Summit.
India: One of the countries reaffirming the relationship and expanding economic ties
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with the President of
the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin
on the sidelines of AI Impact Summit 2026
Posted On: 19 FEB 2026 6:29PM by PIB Delhi
President of Swiss Confederation is paying a two-day visit to India to participate in the AI Impact Summit,
2026 from 19–20 February 2026 in New Delhi.
The two leaders reaffirmed the friendly and multifaceted relationship between India and Switzerland.
They reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including trade and investment, science &
technology, innovation, skill development, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties. They also
exchanged views on the regional and global issues of interest.
Both the leaders welcomed the deepening of economic ties and underscored the positive momentum
generated by the implementation of recently concluded historic India - EFTA Trade and economic
Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India the European Free Trade association (EFTA), of which
Switzerland is a key member. TEPA holds immense potential for significantly expanding trade and
investment flows between the two countries.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen collaboration in innovation-led growth, joint research, sharing of
best practices, and capacity building through training and skill development initiatives. The meeting
concluded with a shared vision to elevate the India – Switzerland partnership to new heights.
Prime Minister welcomed the Initiative of Switzerland to host the next AI Summit, to be followed by the
UAE.
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