Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Swiss President Alain Berset in Davos and discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual summit.<br/>' <br/>Modi said in a tweet that on reaching Davos, held talks with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr berset and reviewed the scope of our bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to deepen it even further.<br/>'<br/>Berset said the discussions marked the meeting of the biggest and the oldest democracies in the world. Thanking Modi, the Swiss President said he would continue to strengthen "our relations" with India.<br/>'<br/>An external affairs ministry spokesperson said in a tweet that the two leaders had productive discussions on steps to further deepen our bilateral cooperation built upon our shared values of democracy and diversity. <br/>'<br/>Modi, who arrived at the ski-resort today, would be delivering the keynote address at the summit's plenary session tomorrow.<br/>'<br/>Mr Modi is leading a largest ever Indian business delegation which also includes several Union Ministers. <br/><br/>Besides, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis are also taking part during the event. The Prime Minister will also attend the welcome reception organized by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. <br/><br/>'''''<br/>
News On AIR | January 23, 2018 7:29 AM
PM Modi meets Swiss President Alain Berset in Davos