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Minister for Europe visits Switzerland

The British Minister of State for Europe, The Rt Hon David Lidington MP, visited Switzerland on 20-21 June at the invitation of Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon David Lidington CBE
Published
26 June 2012
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During a one-and-a-half day programme in Zurich and Berne, the Minister met members of the Swiss government, as well as business figures and academics.

The focus of Mr Lidington鈥檚 official visit to Switzerland was the strong bilateral relationship. We have many shared interests in Europe and the wider world. The economic ties between Switzerland and the UK are strong, and we want them to grow further. In 2011 trade continued to flourish, with Switzerland importing British goods worth 拢5.38 billion and services worth 拢8.9 billion.

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Published 26 June 2012