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During a state visit to India, Swiss President Guy Parmelin pressed for a bilateral investment-protection agreement and highlighted cooperation on intellectual property, migration, education and science.
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Foreign Policy
A review of Switzerland's recent international activities. EFTA, including Switzerland, signs a free trade agreement with Vietnam; the European Court of Human Rights upholds Switzerland's freeze on Yanukovych-era assets; and Swiss Solidarity raises over CHF 10 million for earthquake victims in Venezuela.
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Trade
Switzerland, as part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), has signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with Vietnam. The deal, announced in Reykjavik, aims to eliminate customs duties and enhance trade in goods, services, and investment, marking a significant step in Swiss economic policy.
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Politics
The Swiss House of Representatives has narrowly voted against the free trade agreement between the EFTA states and the South American Mercosur bloc. The deal failed to pass after facing opposition from a cross-party coalition of Social Democrats, Greens, and factions of the Swiss People's Party in an emotional debate.
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economy
EFTA states including Switzerland sign groundbreaking digital trade agreement with Singapore, strengthening economic ties in Asia
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trade
Switzerland and EFTA partners conclude free trade agreement with South American bloc, promising annual customs savings of CHF160 million
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trade
Swiss parliament approves comprehensive EFTA-India trade deal, securing customs relief for 94. 7% of Swiss exports
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