Skip to main content

Press releasePublished on 16 September 2025

Switzerland takes new steps to diversify its trade relations

Bern, 16.09.2025 — On 16 September, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, together with ministers from 13 other countries, launched the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership. The initiative brings together small and medium-sized countries seeking to develop their economies through open, rules-based global trade. For Switzerland, it represents another platform to strengthen and diversify its trade relations.