In a boost to bilateral ties, the President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard is beginning a three-day visit from Wednesday night.
The visit by Ms. Leuthard is significant as Switzerland is the chair of the Nuclear Suppliers Group where India has been seeking membership.
“Both countries share common views on many major global issues. The visit will provide an opportunity to both sides for holding wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, global and regional issues of mutual interest,” stated a press release ahead of the visit.
The Swiss leader is being accompanied by senior government officials and a large business delegation.
Ms. Leuthard will hold talks with her counterpart President Ramnath Kovind.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Vice- President Venkaiah Naidu will also hold talks with the visiting dignitary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Switzerland in June 2016 when tax evasion and black money menace were discussed.