Archive · 6 Oct 2026
India and Switzerland Sign Five Pacts to Deepen Ties
India and Switzerland signed five agreements after their leaders met in New Delhi.
The agreements cover travel and migration, work exchanges for young people, transport, research, and technology.
The young workers programme could let up to 300 people from each country take part each year at first.
The number could later increase to 500.
The leaders also want to make it easier for Indian products to be sold in Switzerland and to encourage investment.
They discussed working together on defence and nuclear energy.
They also talked about conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and supporting peace.
Switzerland is due to host a global meeting about artificial intelligence next year.
India and Switzerland signed five agreements after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi on Monday.
The pacts cover migration and mobility, young professional exchanges, transport and infrastructure, scientific research, and innovation and technology.
The young professionals scheme initially provides for 300 participants annually from each country, with the number potentially rising to 500.
The leaders agreed to improve access for Indian exports and facilitate investment; Parmelin said Switzerland hopes to conclude an investment protection agreement with India soon.
They also discussed defence, nuclear energy, and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, and Modi welcomed Switzerland’s planned Geneva AI Summit next year.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin.
- What
- They held talks and signed five agreements to deepen cooperation between India and Switzerland.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
- Why
- To expand cooperation in areas including mobility, trade, investment, transport, research, and technology.
- Agreements signed
- Five pacts.
- Young professional exchanges
- Initially 300 participants annually from each country, with the number potentially increasing to 500.
- Migration and mobility visas
- The pact provides for multiple-entry visas for up to five years, with visits of up to six months.
- Student permits
- The migration and mobility pact provides for renewable one-year student permits.
- Trade and investment
- The leaders agreed to improve market access for Indian exports and facilitate investment.
- Investment protection agreement
- Parmelin said Switzerland hopes to conclude an agreement with India soon.
- Geneva AI Summit
- Switzerland is expected to host the summit next year, according to Modi.
