The leadership of the India Federation for Investors & Global Traders (IFIGT) — represented by Ms. Rohini Raina, Director General, and Mr. Rajat Dhar, Director – Investments — met with Mr. Daniel Bader, Defence Attaché, Embassy of Switzerland in India over lunch in New Delhi.
The discussions focused on establishing an “Observer Status Desk – International Trade & Investments: Switzerland” under the IFIGT framework. This initiative is part of IFIGT’s global mission to facilitate cross-border trade, investment linkages, and institutional partnerships by actively engaging with embassies and international missions.
Key Points of Discussion:
•Observer Status Framework: Exploring the creation of a Switzerland Desk within IFIGT to act as a facilitative bridge between Indian and Swiss businesses, investors, and institutions.
• Cross-Border Value Creation: Emphasizing how the Federation can support bilateral cooperation through knowledge-sharing, trade facilitation, and investment coordination.
• Next Steps: Both sides agreed that discussions will be taken forward and referred to the relevant authorities for further consideration.
Alignment with IFIGT’s Vision
This engagement forms part of IFIGT’s structured outreach with diplomatic missions, following similar dialogues with other embassies in recent days. The Federation remains committed to building globally respected platforms for:
• Financial literacy and investor awareness
• International trade facilitation
• MSME empowerment and cross-border investment opportunities.
About IFIGT
The Indian Federation for Investors and Global Traders (IFIGT) is a Section-8 nonprofit dedicated to promoting global trade linkages & cross-border investment opportunities. IFIGT partners with governments, embassies, corporates & institutions to build sustainable frameworks that drive international trade & finance..
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Rohini Raina – Director General, | INDIA FEDERATION FOR INVESTORS & GLOBAL TRADERS
dg@investtradeindia.org | +91 9999 760 359.