Parmelin on his India visit Partnership and TEPA hopes

Oct 5

Asked what he expects from his visit to India, Guy Parmelin says it offers an opportunity to emphasize the importance both countries attach to their relationship. He describes shared democratic values, trust and mutual respect as its foundations and calls the visit a step toward deepening the close, broad and longstanding partnership. He welcomes the chance to exchange views on bilateral and global matters, says his stay will enable commemoration of the first anniversary of India–EFTA TEPA's entry into force, and urges celebrating progress while shaping the joint future.

After the ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 5, 2026, Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin answers a press question about his visit expectations. He describes the relationship as grounded in shared democratic values, trust and mutual respect, and calls the visit a step toward strengthening the longstanding partnership. He welcomes exchanges on bilateral and global matters and the opportunity to commemorate the first anniversary of India–EFTA TEPA entering into force, emphasizing shaping the countries' joint future.