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Swiss President Guy Parmelin Arrives in India – What’s Happening? 🌏

Guy Parmelin, the leader of Switzerland, landed in New Delhi and was given a special welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's house

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Key Points

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State visit lasts from October 5 to 7

Ceremonial reception included a guard of honor

Discussions will cover trade, investment, science, technology, innovation and cultural exchange

Parmelin will also join the India–European Free Trade Association Prosperity Summit

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He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk about trade, science, technology and more

Both countries want to strengthen their friendship and explore new ways to work together

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6 words

ceremonial

a formal and special way of showing respect

bilateral cooperation

countries working together on equal terms

delegation

a team of officials representing a country

prosperity summit

a meeting to discuss how countries can become more successful together

European Free Trade Association

a group of European nations that trade freely with each other

multilateral forums

places where many countries discuss common issues

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