Piyush Goyal meets investors, WTO DG on Switzerland visit

Minister Piyush Goyal discussed the EFTA Trade Agreement implementation and investment in India with Zurich investors. EFTA nations—comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—committed $100 billion over 15 years, with reduced duties on Swiss watches, chocolates, and diamonds. Goyal met MSC Cargo and Zurich Airport officials, including Josef Felder, to collaborate on airport infrastructure and ancillary air services. Talks with WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addressed ongoing negotiations, progress since the 13th Ministerial Conference, and fair, free, and equitable trade. These investments aim to support India's growth.