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Switzerland and Chile enter into new Bilateral Investment Treaty
26-Jun-2025 CMS Law-Now
On 3 June 2025, Switzerland and Chile signed a new bilateral investment treaty. Chile is one of the most important destinations for Swiss foreign investment in Latin America.
Negotiations update on an enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA
26-Jun-2025 UK Government
The seventh round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland took place in London between 5 and 13 June 2025.
Swiss firms keen to expand India presence as FTA implementation draws near
12-Jun-2025 Financial Express
Swiss firms eye India expansion as FTA with EFTA nears implementation. With $100B investment planned over 15 years, sectors like biotech, pharma, and engineering align with India’s growth goals, making it a key hub for global value chains and innovation.
Switzerland and US agree to accelerate trade talks, Swiss president says
27-May-2025 Reuters
Switzerland and the United States have agreed to accelerate their trade talks and are determined to reach an agreement quickly, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said, without specifying a time frame.
China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
25-Apr-2025 China Daily
China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Thousands of people protest for more climate protection
14-Apr-2025 blue News
In Bern, several hundred people on the Bundesplatz criticized the federal government, which wants to modernize the International Energy Charter Treaty that came into force in 1998. They called for an exit.
Negotiations update on an enhanced UK-Switzerland Trade Agreement
26-Mar-2025 UK Government
The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025.
China and Switzerland hold negotiations on upgrading FTA in Beijing
21-Mar-2025 Global Times
China and Switzerland have commenced the first round of negotiations to upgrade their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Beijing, focusing on various areas such as trade in goods and services, investment, and e-commerce.
Parliament approves the free trade agreement with India
20-Mar-2025 Blue news
The Swiss parliament has approved the free trade agreement between the EFTA states and India. After the Council of States, the National Council also approved the corresponding federal decree on Thursday. Switzerland is one of the EFTA states.
India-Switzerland economic ties set to strengthen with new investment pact; no impact of MFN suspension on Indian companies: Top Swiss official
14-Feb-2025 The Tribune
Alexandre Fasel, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Switzerland on Thursday said that India and Switzerland are poised to strengthen their economic ties through a new bilateral investment treaty.
Swiss foreign minister pushes for free trade deal in Latin America
10-Feb-2025 Swissinfo
During a five-day trip to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay this week, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tried to push forward negotiations on a free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) of the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Thailand – A critical analysis
24-Jan-2025 Alliance Sud and Public Eye
The SIA falls short of its promises. It contains strong methodological and analytical shortcomings which limit its usefulness for negotiators, stakeholders or the general public.
Switzerland expands free trade network despite doubts
24-Jan-2025 Swiss Info
Switzerland is taking its tally of free trade agreements up to 37 with new economic deals being signed with Thailand and Kosovo.
EU, Switzerland agree deal to strengthen trade ties
23-Dec-2024 Reuters
Switzerland and the European Union said they had reached a deal to strengthen their trade ties, overcoming Swiss concerns about immigration and opening the door for the biggest overhaul of bilateral relations in years.
Swiss MFN move won’t impact $100 bn EFTA investment commitment: Barthwal
18-Dec-2024 Business Standard
Switzerland has raised concerns about its potential impact on India’s trade relations, the Commerce Secretary has clarified that it will not affect the $100 billion investment commitment made by EFTA countries under the recently signed trade deal.
European Union and Switzerland "very close" to new trade deal, official says
13-Dec-2024 Reuters
The European Union and Switzerland are "very close" to finalising a new agreement to overhaul their trade relationship, a senior EU official said.
Swiss Senate approves free trade agreement with India
4-Dec-2024 Swiss info
The Swiss Senate is in favour of a free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and India. It was the first Swiss parliamentary chamber to approve the deal.
Updated free trade deal between Switzerland and China set for 2025
2-Dec-2024 Swiss Info
The enhanced free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is set to enter into force in 2025. This is the assumption of parliamentarian Thomas Aeschi, president of the EU-EFTA delegation.
New free trade agreement with China still 2025, according to Aeschi
29-Nov-2024 Blue news
The revised free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is due to come into force in 2025. This is the assumption of Thomas Aeschi, SVP National Councillor from Zug and President of the EU-Efta delegation.
UK, Switzerland to begin negotiations on FTA
14-Oct-2024 The Print
The current UK-Switzerland trade deal, largely based on a 1972 EU-Swiss deal, excludes digital trade and data flows.