Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and other countries on the sidelines of official engagements, underscoring New Delhi’s push to deepen economic ties and attract long-term capital. The discussions come as Switzerland signals strong interest in India as a destination for portfolio diversification and investment, according to the Swiss ambassador.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and other countries on the sidelines of official engagements, underscoring New Delhi’s push to deepen economic ties and attract long-term capital. The discussions come as Switzerland signals strong interest in India as a destination for portfolio diversification and investment, according to the Swiss ambassador.
Sitharaman Holds Bilateral Talks With Saudi Arabia, Switzerland as India Courts Capital and Trade
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and other countries on the sidelines of official engagements, underscoring New Delhi’s push to deepen economic ties and attract long-term capital. The discussions come as Switzerland signals strong interest in India as a destination for portfolio diversification and investment, according to the Swiss ambassador.
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