From the snowy Alps to bustling tech hubs, Switzerland and China are building bridges – both literal and metaphorical. In an exclusive interview with CMG, Swiss Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin, overseeing economic affairs, highlighted the 'pioneering spirit' driving collaboration between the two nations. 🚀
Parmelin praised historic milestones like their 2014 free trade deal and teased future partnerships in AI, high-tech manufacturing, and vocational training. 'Trust and fairness are the foundation,' he said, comparing the alliance to Swiss precision meets Chinese innovation. ⚙️✨
Amid global uncertainty, Switzerland – a neutral player – vows to champion multilateral dialogue. 'Protectionism helps no one,' Parmelin emphasized, signaling openness to mediate conflicts. Could this duo become a blueprint for global cooperation? 🌍💡
