https://hyperallergic.com/84703/the-real-reasons-indians-are-obsessed-with-switzerland/
BERKELEY, Calif. — Alicia Eler's recent Hyperallergic post "Searching for the Switzerland of India" raises a host of issues regarding the colonial legacies at play in modern India without

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/friendship-treaty-anniversary_india-and-switzerland-we-do-matter-together/44117022
When India was born, its leaders were drawn to the ideals of peace and neutrality- two words that are entrenched within the Swiss heartbeat. This led to the signing of the acts of friendships

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indians_in_Switzerland
Indians in Switzerland are the people who migrated from India to Switzerland. [2] [3] [4] According to the Indian Embassy, The Indian community in Switzerland numbers approximately 24,567 Indians including over 7164 persons of Indian origin, most of whom are professionals, notably the information technology sector, financial services , the

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India%E2%80%93Switzerland_relations
The first diplomatic engagement between the countries was a Treaty of Friendship signed at New Delhi on 14 August 1948. Diplomatic missions between the two countries were opened in Bern and Delhi soon after its conclusion. Switzerland established its Consulates General in Mumbai and Bengaluru. India has a Consulate General in Geneva.

https://www.clearias.com/india-switzerland-relations/
In this article, we discuss in detail the major aspects of India-Switzerland relations. During the cold war era, India's policy of Non-alignment and Switzerland's traditional policy of neutrality has led to a close understanding between the two countries. In 1948, a Treaty of Friendship was concluded between both the countries.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/why-india-obsessed-mountains-switzerland/
However, ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, meant that bosses had to look elsewhere - turning 4,000 miles west to Switzerland. "When Raj Kapoor shot Sangam in Switzerland

https://www.eda.admin.ch/dam/countries/countries-content/india/en/swiss-indian-bilateral-relations_EN.pdf
Switzerland and India share close and dynamic relations rooted in peace and friendship. The close relationship is reflected in a large number of agreements and treaties, and in frequent high-ranking diplomatic visits between the two countries. The broad-based and multi sectoral cooperation between Switzerland and India covers diverse areas

https://www.investindia.gov.in/team-india-blogs/india-switzerland-journey-collaboration-and-opportunities
India-Switzerland Journey of Collaboration and Opportunities. On the first of August every year, the Swiss people come together to celebrate their National Day, a special occasion that celebrates the founding of the Swiss Confederation in the year 1291 AD. The historic alliance was formed by three cantons: Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden and has

https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/india/en/home/switzerland-and/bilateral-relations.html
Switzerland and India have signed numerous bilateral agreements covering a range of areas (trade, development cooperation, education and vocational training, visas, migration, air traffic, investment, finance, taxation and scientific and technological cooperation). Switzerland maintains an extensive network of representations throughout India

https://www.ft.com/content/f6933d76-d811-4ce7-be8d-832295e4fcfe
Norway's FDI into India during the first two decades of this century stood at just $280mn, according to India's foreign ministry, while Switzerland's FDI into India between 2000 and 2022 was

https://www.indembassybern.gov.in/page/switzerland/
The Indian community in Switzerland comprises of approximately 27,300 Indians including over 8750 persons of Indian origin. Most of them are professionals in Engineering, IT, pharmaceuticals and paramedical fields. There are about 750 Indian students studying in Switzerland. *****. March 15, 2023.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/investment-innovation-to-be-key-drivers-of-india-swiss-ties-in-years-to-come-11636457239406.html
You had 280,000 Indian tourists and business people going to Switzerland in 2019-20; you have 50,000 Swiss people visiting India. As an ambassador you have to look at where relations are and where

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-eyes-100-billion-investment-deal-with-switzerland-norway/articleshow/107500302.cms
India is nearing the completion of a groundbreaking trade agreement that may result in several European nations investing up to $100 billion over a span of 15 years. The European Free Trade Association, consisting of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, has pledged to make investments in India as part of a trade deal currently in the advanced stages of negotiation, according to the

https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/02/08/switzerland-and-norway-could-invest-100-billion-in-india
What this trade deal is going to bring to the table. India's bilateral trade with the EFTA nations is largely about Switzerland's contribution, their two-way trade was worth $17.14 billion in the

https://www.schweizerbeitrag.admin.ch/countries/india/en/home.html
India and Switzerland". Swiss-Indian scientific cooperation . Overview of relations in education, research and innovation between Switzerland and India. Swiss it! The initiative "Swiss it!" - with its luggage tag logo - will take you on a journey with a Swiss touch, building on characteristics and competencies of "the Swiss way of

https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/che/partner/ind
Switzerland-India Trade: In 2022, Switzerland exported $20.2B to India.The main products that Switzerland exported to India were Gold ($13B), Coal Briquettes ($411M), and Packaged Medicaments ($161M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Switzerland to India have increased at an annualized rate of 79.9%, from $1.07B in 2017 to $20.2B in 2022.

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/switzerland-signs-free-trade-deal-with-india/73561661
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member, has inked a free trade agreement with India that is expected to be ratified in 2025. The Swiss Economic Minister Guy

https://www.reddit.com/r/askswitzerland/comments/z49zsn/is_switzerland_welcoming_to_indians/
A lot of swiss women (including Zürcher women) will date Italians, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Austrian men, and even us Romand men. Many German men (and women) just tend to sometimes be somewhat arrogant, they're often "besserwüsser". If they changed their attitudes, they wouldn't struggle so much.

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/a-guide-to-khajjiar-indias-mini-switzerland
16 September 2022. Khajjiar, often dubbed the Mini Switzerland of India, is a small hill station in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. With a small-town vibe, fresh mountain air and picturesque landscapes encompassing dense deodar forests, verdant meadows and snowy mountains, it's a playground for adventurers.

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Also known as the famous ski destination of India, Auli is one such mini Switzerland in India. Waving from a height of about 2505 Meters, tourists and travellers in Auli can easily 'hi-five' at the magnificent view of the Himalayas. Auli is sometimes called as Garhwal and is in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/india-among-several-countries-opting-out-of-ukraine-declaration-in-switzerland-russia-saudi-arabia-uae-latest-updates-2024-06-16-937228
Switzerland, which hosted the summit, said over 90 countries took part in the talks, and the vast majority of them signed up to the communique, according to a list which the Swiss organisers

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/17/ukraine-peace-summit-why-some-countries-refused-to-sign-the-plan
India: In a statement, Secretary (West) of India's Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor said that New Delhi decided to avoid association with the joint communique because of Russia's

https://www.tusktravel.com/blog/why-khajjiar-is-called-the-mini-switzerland-of-india/
The main reason Khajjiar is known as "Mini Switzerland". All of this began in the year 1992. On July 7, Willy Blazer, the Vice Chancellor & Head of the Swiss Chancery in India at the time, called Khajjiar a "mini-Switzerland". The place looked a lot like Switzerland from a geographical point of view, which made him think of the comparison.

https://versus.com/en/india-vs-switzerland
The country's total land area (excluding inland and sea waters). To get a better idea of how large the country is, you can compare it with a soccer field, which has 0.007km². total water area. 314 070 km². 1 280 km². The country's total water area, summing up all inland waters: lakes, rivers, reservoirs, wetlands, etc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2024_Ukraine_peace_summit
An international peace summit in relation to the Russo-Ukrainian War, formally called the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, was held in Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland on 15-16 June 2024. The conference followed a series of four earlier international meetings, and was hosted by the Swiss president Viola Amherd. Representatives from 92 nations and 8 international organizations attended the

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https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-switzerland-summit-peace-burgenstock-zelenskyy-5df2e62407ed50dc324965ad66e3f9ae
Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine. ... and question marks remain about how key developing countries like India, Brazil and Turkey might take part, if at all. But so far, under half of the 193 U.N. member countries are planning to attend, testifying to a wait-and

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/15/europe/ukraine-peace-summit-switzerland-intl/index.html
More than 100 countries and organizations have gathered for a major conference in Switzerland dedicated to setting out a path toward peace between Ukraine and Russia, but there will be no

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-16/several-global-south-nations-don-t-sign-ukraine-statement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to win over a number of key nations from the Global South at a two-day summit in Switzerland, casting a shadow over his bid to broaden support in the

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/world/europe/ukraine-peace-talks-switzerland-russia.html
Before the long-anticipated meeting — which Switzerland said would be attended by 57 heads of state and government — numerous non-Western countries balked at endorsing Mr. Zelensky's full