Bern, June 12 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday began his two-day visit to Switzerland with a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening economic ties and advancing the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

Goyal met Swiss President Guy Parmelin and said the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic engagement, investments and strategic cooperation under the trade pact.

In a post on X, Goyal said, "An excellent meeting with Mr. Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation."

"Our discussions reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between India and Switzerland, with a shared commitment to further st...