Bilateral relations Switzerland–Grenada
Switzerland maintains good relations with Grenada, though these are limited in scope. The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Switzerland's interests in Grenada. Nutmeg is a key export commodity of this island nation.
Key aspects of diplomatic relations
Switzerland and Grenada have signed an agreement on the automatic exchange of information in tax matters. The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Switzerland's interests in Grenada.
Economic cooperation
Trade between Switzerland and Grenada is limited in scale. In 2023, Switzerland imported goods worth CHF 260,000 from Grenada. Swiss exports to Grenada amounted to a modest CHF 40,000. Nutmeg is one of the Caribbean island nation's primary exports. Switzerland's exports to Grenada consisted mainly of medical and precision instruments, as well as metals.
Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE
Cooperation in education, research and innovation
Researchers and artists who are citizens of Grenada 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 Grenada
At the end of 2023, 27 Swiss nationals were living in Grenada.
History of bilateral relations
Switzerland recognised Grenada's independence in 1974. The two countries have maintained diplomatic relations since 1981. Switzerland opened an honorary consulate in the island state in 2021.
Lesser Antilles, historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)
Links
- Treaty database
- Caribbean Community CARICOM
- Official website of the government of Grenada
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI
- Lesser Antilles, Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)
Documents
Contact Helpline FDFA
365 days a year – around the clock
The Helpline FDFA deals as central contact point with matters relating to consular services.
