President Doris Leuthard to pay a presidential visit to India

24.08.2017 — Press release India

Ms Doris Leuthard will pay a presidential visit to India on 31 August and 1 September. On the agenda are talks with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a number of other ministers. President Leuthard will also be attending a number of business events and will take part in celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between Switzerland and India. The aim of the visit is to further deepen the close cooperation that already exists in many areas. President Leuthard was invited to pay a state visit to the Republic of India.

Akshay Pathak appointed as Head of Pro Helvetia New Delhi

23.08.2017 — Local news India

Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council is happy to announce Akshay Pathak as the new Head of its liaison office in New Delhi. The foundation expresses its delight at this appointment and states: «Akshay Pathak has a clear vision of what he wants to achieve, and brings on board, both a rich strategic and a profound operational understanding, having earlier worked in a multi-cultural environment, and having headed a similar organisation with an international footprint»

Mumbai Return – Journeys beyond the city

15.08.2017 — Local news India

The Mumbai and Geneva based urban research platform “urbz” created an exciting exhibition about migration in the Mumbai region. “Mumbai Return - Journeys beyond the city” was hosted by the prestigious Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum between July 1^st and August 13^th 2017.

President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard: National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad

27.07.2017 — Position India

Workshop on Strengthening Resilience to Climate Change related Disaster Risks

21.07.2017 — Local news India

A day long consultation on “Strengthening Resilience to Climate Change related Disaster Risks” organized by the SDC funded initiative “Strengthening State Strategies for Climate Actions (3SCA)” on 21st July at Dehradun brought multiple stakeholders (scientific, government, civil societies, communities) together to initiate a dialogue towards strengthening climate related disaster risk resilience

Foreign missions in New Delhi celebrate the commitment of their country to full equality for all human beings regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

03.07.2017 — Position India

This June, we the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries' strong commitment to promote the universality of human rights and to ensure that everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation enjoys these rights without discrimination.

ScienceComm'17 India

30.06.2017 — Local news India

ScienceComm'17 India was held for the first time in Bangalore on 30^th June and attracted 150 science experts, communicators and enthusiasts. The one day conference presented ways to simplify science for a broader audience.

Launch of the remodeled Consulate General in Mumbai

12.06.2017 — Local news India

The Consulate General of Switzerland in Mumbai reopens as a comprehensive Swiss platform for diplomacy, trade & investment, cultural exchange and tourism promotion.

Switzerland @ 3rd Smart Cities India 2017 Expo

22.05.2017 — Local news India

The Smart Cities India 2017 Expo in New Delhi attracted 15’000 participants in three days. Many of them visited the Swiss pavilion. The audience also followed the session “Swiss innovations for smart cities in India”.

Third Media Workshop on Climate Change Reporting in the Indian Himalayas

30.03.2017 — Local news India

A three-day media workshop to encourage accurate reporting of climate change impacts and adaptation measures in North-East India was held from 25-27 March 2017 in Gangtok, Sikkim. The workshop was inaugurated by Ms. Janine Kuriger, Head Swiss Cooperation Office and Counsellor, Embassy of Switzerland in India, in the presence of Mr. D.C. Sharma, Senior Science and Environment Journalist; Ms. Annu Anand, Head Advocacy, Center for Media Studies (CMS); and Dr. Surajit Baruah, State Project Manager, Sikkim, Strengthening State Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation (3SCA). The valedictory address was delivered by Mr. Prem Das Rai, Member of Parliament from Sikkim.

SDC organises a workshop on resilience through risk transfer and microinsurance

21.03.2017 — Local news India

A workshop on “Resilience through Risk Transfer and Microinsurance” was held in New Delhi. The workshop examined how access to innovative insurance solutions along with value added services can protect smallholder farmers against losses due to climate variability and change. The workshop was organised as part of the “Climate Resilience through Risk Transfer” (RES-RISK) project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Switzerland supports four Indian cities in addressing future challenges related to climate change

17.03.2017 — Local news India

A multi-year cooperation project for Capacity Building for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development (CapaCITIES) was officially launched in Udaipur. Under the project, which is financed by the Swiss Agency of Development and Cooperation (SDC), technical assistance in the areas of city planning, solid waste management, sewage treatment, water availability, building energy efficiency and mobility will be provided to the cities of Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Rajkot (Gujarat), Siliguri (West Bengal) and Udaipur (Rajasthan).

Switzerland sends 600 oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators to India

07.05.2021 — Press release India
Switzerland is supporting India in its fight against COVID-19. Swiss Humanitarian Aid has sent several hundred oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators, worth about CHF 3 million (approx. USD 3.3 million), to assist hospitals in India.

Reviewing Chandigarh Experiment

25.03.2021 — Press release India
Chandigarh: ACT! Chandigarh and Saakaar Foundation present “Process of Chandigarh: Carrying forward the legacy of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret”- a tri-webinar series on Chandigarh’s past, present and future. This initiative is supported by the official Swiss network in India, together with the Le Corbusier Foundation, Paris, Chandigarh, Punjab Chapters of Indian Institute of Architects, Fire & Security Association of India and ASSOCHAM-GEM. The webinars will take place on March 25, April 9 and April 22, 2021. 

Government of Gujarat enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation supported CapaCITIES project to support Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development.

20.01.2021 — Press release India
Government of Gujarat enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation supported CapaCITIES project to enhance capacities in adopting integrated climate resilient planning. Three separate MoUs were also signed with the cities of Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Vadodara, where the phase 2 of the project will be implemented. The MoUs were signed today in the presence of Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan, Dr. Ralf Heckner.

Foreign Missions in New Delhi Celebrate the Commitment of their Country to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

30.06.2020 — Press release India
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Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Swiss-Indian Friendship Treaty

10.08.2018 — Press release India
The Swiss Embassy in New Delhi today celebrated both the Swiss National Day and the 70th Anniversary of the Swiss-Indian Friendship Treaty, which was signed on the 14^th of August, 1948.

Ignazio Cassis meets with his Indian counterpart, marking 70 years of friendship between Switzerland and India

10.08.2018 — Press release EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis met with India's Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, in New Delhi on Friday for political talks on Swiss-Indian relations with a view to strengthening bilateral ties in their mutual interest. On Friday evening, the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) presided over a ceremony to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and India.

Switzerland and India sign a mutual agreement to activate the Automatic Exchange of Information

21.12.2017 — Press release India
On 21^st December, Switzerland and India signed a mutual agreement on the application of the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters for the purposes of activating the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) between Switzerland and India. This follows the Swiss Parliament’s approval of the AEOI with 41 additional partners, including India. The mutual agreement is the last formal step before the activation of the automatic exchange of information between Switzerland and India, as well as the end of a process that started with the signing of the corresponding Joint Declaration last year. Switzerland is thus confirming its commitment to the new international AEOI standard. The AEOI with India will be implemented as of 1st January 2018, and the first exchange of data will take place in autumn 2019.

National Summit on “Energy Efficiency in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”

31.10.2017 — Press release India

A National Summit on “Energy Efficiency in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” was organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in association with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) during 31 October – 01 November at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi.

Media release

27.10.2017 — Press release India

Swiss President honours “Friendship Ambassadors” to mark “70 Years of Swiss-Indian Friendship”

01.09.2017 — Press release India

President of the Swiss Confederation Mrs. Doris Leuthard honoured five Indian and Swiss personalities as “Friendship Ambassadors”. These Friendship Ambassadors have strengthened the relations between the two countries and live the Swiss-Indian friendship on a daily basis.

Swiss President calls for “deeper cooperation” with India on “clean energy, climate change and sustainable development”

01.09.2017 — Press release India

H.E. President of the Swiss Confederation Mrs. Doris Leuthard inspired the young minds of India to have a vision of greener future driven by renewable energy and energy efficiency.

India and Switzerland agree to deepen cooperation

31.08.2017 — Press release India

Bern, 31.08.2017 - President Doris Leuthard held official talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, 31 August, as part of her presidential visit to India. In a joint declaration, Switzerland and India reiterated their longstanding ties and the will to deepen the good cooperation in economic matters through the envisaged free trade agreement. The invitation to pay a state visit marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between Switzerland and India.                 

Call for applications for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

08.08.2019 — Local news India

1st August Speech by the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer

30.07.2019 — Local news India

Foreign Missions in New Delhi Celebrate the Commitment of their Country to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

28.06.2019 — Position India
New Delhi, 28 June 2019 – This June, we the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries' strong commitment to promoting universal human rights and to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, enjoys these rights without discrimination.

Federal elections 2019 – your vote matters!

10.12.2018 — Article India
The votes of the Swiss abroad matter. 

Swiss Films on Wheels

05.10.2018 — Local news India
A Swiss-Indian friendship bus travels through India with two of the most charming children’s films from Switzerland on board. “Heidi” and “My Life as a Zucchini”, released in 2015 and 2016, spread a message of friendship, understanding and inclusiveness.

Statistics published by the Swiss National Bank with respect to India

24.07.2018 — Position India

Foreign Missions in New Delhi Celebrate the Commitment of their Country to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

17.05.2018 — Position India
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT day), we the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries' strong commitment to promoting the universality of human rights and to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, enjoys these rights without discrimination.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Position India

E-Diplomacy: Internet as a diplomatic topic and tool, a side event at the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017

24.11.2017 — Article India

The event ‘Cyber4Diplomacy: cyber4diplomats & diplomats@cyber’, organized by the Swiss delegation to the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017, in cooperation with DiploFoundation Geneva, brought together government representatives and other stakeholders to discuss the growing importance of the Internet for diplomacy in its various aspects.

Swiss-Indian forum on e-governance

02.11.2017 — Article India

To commemorate 70 years of Friendship Treaty between Switzerland and India, the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as its knowledge partner, to conduct a Swiss-Indian e-Governance forum on November 2, 2017 in New Delhi.

Diplomatic missions in Delhi celebrate international day of the girl child

11.10.2017 — Position India

We, the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries’ strong commitment to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and the advancement of their human rights. On October 11, we will come together to mark the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) through a range of actions encouraging greater opportunities for girls.

United for a world without the death penalty

10.10.2017 — Article India

Joint opinion piece on the occasion of the World Day against the Death Penalty.