Indian President Droupadi Murmu hosted Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 5, 2026, followed by a formal banquet in his honor. The bilateral meeting focused on strengthening economic and diplomatic relations between the two nations, with both leaders emphasizing the warm and cordial relations based on shared democratic values and rule of law.
President Murmu highlighted Switzerland's position as an important trade and investment partner for India, noting that the implementation of the historic India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement has created greater opportunities for expanding bilateral trade and investment flows. Swiss companies were recognized for their significant investments in India's infrastructure sector, particularly in the construction of roads, railway bridges, and tunnels.
The discussions identified emerging areas for potential collaboration, including clean and green technology and Artificial Intelligence. During the visit, important agreements were signed to promote cooperation in migration and mobility, research, and technology transfer. Both leaders agreed that close cooperation between India and Switzerland can bring immense benefits to their citizens and expressed confidence that this visit would contribute to further strengthening bilateral relations.