Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin heads economic and scientific mission to South Africa
Bern, 4.7.2022 - Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), will visit South Africa from 5 to 8 July with a large delegation representing economic and scientific stakeholders. During the mission, he will hold talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as sign a memorandum of understanding and meet with multiple government ministers. The mission aims to deepen bilateral economic relations while reaffirming Switzerland’s commitment to cooperation in economic and scientific activities and in the field of labour and employment.