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Celebrations of 75 years of Swiss-Indian friendship conclude with Swiss Art Night ‘In the Air’
18.10.2024
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India
On October 18, the Embassy of Switzerland presented a new Swiss Art Night ‘In the Air’ to celebrate 75 years of friendship between Switzerland and India. The highlight of the evening were three performances by award-winning Swiss aerialist Jason Brügger, who for the first time in India, along with his co-creator and celebrated hula-hoop artist, Eshna Kutty, gave stunning performances celebrating cross-cultural friendship.
India and EFTA sign Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement
10.03.2024
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India
Today, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland – and India signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The landmark agreement between India and EFTA is set to bring significant economic benefits, such as better integrated and more resilient supply chains, new opportunities for businesses and individuals on both sides leading to increased trade and investment flows, job creation, and economic growth.
India and Switzerland to collaborate on Urban Search and Rescue
26.02.2024
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India
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will mentor the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) battalion for its international classification. This will mark the resumption of collaboration between India and Switzerland in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR).
Celebrating 75 years of Swiss-Indian friendship: SwitzerlandIndia in Bloom
13.10.2023
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India
The Embassy of Switzerland presented a new Swiss Art Night ‘SwitzerlandIndia in Bloom’ on October 13, to mark 75 years of the signing of a friendship treaty between Switzerland and India. The highlight of the evening was the floral art work by renowned Swiss artist Philipp von Arx, who for the first time in India, along with Indian floral artists, created floating flower clouds over the Embassy building and garden.
Visa Appointments of Indian Tour Groups
03.08.2023
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India
The Embassy of Switzerland in India has not suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups. We have almost 800 daily appointments through the end of September 2023. These include 22 groups.
Joint Statement: EFTA-India Ministerial Meeting
26.04.2023
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India
High-level delegations from India and EFTA meet to boost bilateral trade and economic partnership.
Invitation to Tender
09.12.2022
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India
Security of property and goods at the premise for the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi.
“In search of an oasis”: a Swiss-Indian photo exhibition for a sustainable future
11.10.2022
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India
The Embassy of Switzerland in India and Bhutan and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) present a photo exhibition to raise awareness and reflection around climate-friendly and sustainable lifestyles. The exhibition features the work of ten Indian photographers who captured the essence of the work of Swiss Cooperation in India and its impact on local communities and the environment. SDC supports eight different projects all over India in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Diplomatic Missions in New Delhi Underscore Their Commitment to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
30.06.2022
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Diplomatic Missions in New Delhi Underscore Their Commitment to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
Switzerland sends 600 oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators to India
07.05.2021
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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
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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
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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.