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India-Switzerland sign migration and mobility pact in New Delhi

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India and Switzerland signed a migration and mobility pact and additional agreements during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s New Delhi visit.
The signing occurred on Oct 5 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the deals will expand Indian exports of agriculture, pharmaceuticals and textiles to Switzerland.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin said the agreements aim to attract investment in biotechnology, life sciences, banking and insurance.

History

Historical Context

India’s 1990s economic liberalisation shifted the economy from state-led planning to private investment, raising the services sector’s GDP share from under 40 % in 1980 to nearly 60 % by 2010. The openness attracted Swiss firms, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Guy Parmelin signed a 2026 migration and mobility pact to deepen trade in agriculture, pharma and life sciences.

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Story summary

India and Switzerland signed a migration and mobility pact and additional agreements during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s New Delhi visit.
The signing occurred on Oct 5 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the deals will expand Indian exports of agriculture, pharmaceuticals and textiles to Switzerland.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin said the agreements aim to attract investment in biotechnology, life sciences, banking and insurance.

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