New Delhi, 18th September 2025 | 12:45 PM

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.

For Media Enquiries:
Rohini Raina – Director General, | INDIA FEDERATION FOR INVESTORS & GLOBAL TRADERS [email protected] | +91 9999 760 359.