Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits Bhutan on the anniversary of 40 years of establishment of diplomatic relations

09.07.2025 — Press releases India
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, visited the Kingdom of Bhutan from 08 to 09 July 2025. The visit commemorated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It was the first visit by a Federal Councillor to Bhutan in 23 years. During the visit, Federal Councillor Cassis met with His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and had a substantial working breakfast with Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay. He further met with Bhutan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel.

Launch of the EFTA Desk by Invest India

10.02.2025 — Press releases India
On 10 February, India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) took a significant step towards deepening their economic engagement with the launch of the EFTA Desk by Invest India. This dedicated resource is designed to help companies from the EFTA States prepare for the opportunities unlocked by the EFTA-India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on 10 March 2024.

Call for Small Action Funds 2025

18.12.2024 — Local news India
The Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan is hereby calling for Indian or International Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to submit project proposals for funding via the Swiss Embassy Small Action Fund.

Celebrations of 75 years of Swiss-Indian friendship conclude with Swiss Art Night ‘In the Air’

18.10.2024 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases India
High-level delegations from India and EFTA meet to boost bilateral trade and economic partnership.

Invitation to Tender

09.12.2022 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Position India
Diplomatic Missions in New Delhi Underscore Their Commitment to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity 

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits Bhutan on the anniversary of 40 years of establishment of diplomatic relations

09.07.2025 — Press releases India
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, visited the Kingdom of Bhutan from 08 to 09 July 2025. The visit commemorated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It was the first visit by a Federal Councillor to Bhutan in 23 years. During the visit, Federal Councillor Cassis met with His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and had a substantial working breakfast with Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay. He further met with Bhutan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel.

Launch of the EFTA Desk by Invest India

10.02.2025 — Press releases India
On 10 February, India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) took a significant step towards deepening their economic engagement with the launch of the EFTA Desk by Invest India. This dedicated resource is designed to help companies from the EFTA States prepare for the opportunities unlocked by the EFTA-India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on 10 March 2024.

Celebrations of 75 years of Swiss-Indian friendship conclude with Swiss Art Night ‘In the Air’

18.10.2024 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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 — Press releases India
High-level delegations from India and EFTA meet to boost bilateral trade and economic partnership.

Invitation to Tender

09.12.2022 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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.

Switzerland sends 600 oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators to India

07.05.2021 — Press releases 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 — Press releases 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. 

Call for Small Action Funds 2025

18.12.2024 — Local news India
The Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan is hereby calling for Indian or International Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to submit project proposals for funding via the Swiss Embassy Small Action Fund.

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 — Position India
Diplomatic Missions in New Delhi Underscore Their Commitment to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity 

Call for applications for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

08.08.2019 — Local news India

1st August Speech by the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer

30.07.2019 — Local news India

Foreign Missions in New Delhi Celebrate the Commitment of their Country to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

28.06.2019 — Position India
New Delhi, 28 June 2019 – This June, we the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries' strong commitment to promoting universal human rights and to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, enjoys these rights without discrimination.

Federal elections 2019 – your vote matters!

10.12.2018 — Article India
The votes of the Swiss abroad matter. 

Swiss Films on Wheels

05.10.2018 — Local news India
A Swiss-Indian friendship bus travels through India with two of the most charming children’s films from Switzerland on board. “Heidi” and “My Life as a Zucchini”, released in 2015 and 2016, spread a message of friendship, understanding and inclusiveness.

Statistics published by the Swiss National Bank with respect to India

24.07.2018 — Position India

Foreign Missions in New Delhi Celebrate the Commitment of their Country to Full Equality for all Human Beings Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

17.05.2018 — Position India
On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT day), we the undersigned diplomatic missions in India’s capital, reaffirm our countries' strong commitment to promoting the universality of human rights and to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, enjoys these rights without discrimination.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Position India

E-Diplomacy: Internet as a diplomatic topic and tool, a side event at the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017

24.11.2017 — Article India

The event ‘Cyber4Diplomacy: cyber4diplomats & diplomats@cyber’, organized by the Swiss delegation to the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017, in cooperation with DiploFoundation Geneva, brought together government representatives and other stakeholders to discuss the growing importance of the Internet for diplomacy in its various aspects.

Swiss-Indian forum on e-governance

02.11.2017 — Article India

To commemorate 70 years of Friendship Treaty between Switzerland and India, the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as its knowledge partner, to conduct a Swiss-Indian e-Governance forum on November 2, 2017 in New Delhi.