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New Delhi : Railways, Commerce & Industry, and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal had a meeting through video conference on December 8, 2020, with Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Vice-President of the Swiss Federal Council and Head, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education, and Research.
Both the Ministers reiterated the desire to move forward on India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement [TEPA] negotiations. They agreed on concrete next steps in this direction. The two Ministers also discussed the India-Switzerland Bilateral Investment Treaty which is under negotiation. Goyal sought support of Switzerland for the joint proposal of India and South Africa in WTO for TRIPS waiver to facilitate affordable access of Covid-19 vaccine and treatments across the globe, according to a PIB release.
The meeting ended with exchange of courtesies with Goyal wishing Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin best wishes for the Swiss Presidential election which is scheduled for December 9, 2020. He also reiterated his invitation extended to Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin to visit India.