Bilateral relations Switzerland–St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Switzerland maintains good relations with St Vincent and the Grenadines, though these are limited in scope. The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Switzerland's interests in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Key aspects of diplomatic relations
In 2018, Switzerland and St Vincent and the Grenadines signed an agreement on the automatic exchange of information in tax matters.
Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines
Economic cooperation
In 2023, Switzerland imported goods worth CHF 9,000 from St Vincent and the Grenadines, primarily consisting of agricultural products. In the same year, Swiss exports to the island nation amounted to CHF 12,000, mainly comprising furniture and bedding.
Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise (SG-E)
Cooperation in education, research and innovation
Researchers and artists who are citizens of St Vincent and the Grenadines can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI
Swiss nationals in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
At the end of 2023, eight Swiss nationals were living in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
History of bilateral relations
Switzerland recognised St Vincent and the Grenadines the day the country gained its independence in 1979.
Lesser Antilles, Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)
Links
- Treaty database
- Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI
- Lesser Antilles, Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)
Documents
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