Future & Current Status of Swiss Relationship with US, India, and BRICS

The provided text is a transcript of an interview with Ambassador Philip Welti, the former Swiss ambassador to Iran and India, discussing various international relations and economic issues. The conversation begins with a technical check, followed by an introduction outlining the three main topics: the US-Switzerland relationship, particularly concerning the recent imposition of tariffs; the Switzerland-India bilateral relationship, including the newly established free trade agreement; and a discussion on the BRICS economic bloc, its potential to challenge the US dollar, and its geopolitical significance. Ambassador Welti expresses surprise and strong criticism regarding the US tariffs on Switzerland, noting that they seem politically motivated rather than based on specific Swiss issues, and suggests that the move may push India closer to China. He also shares his insights on India’s economic reforms under Prime Minister Modi and the cautious approach Switzerland takes toward BRICS, prioritising its established global trading relationships.

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