Last Updated on October 27, 2026 8:19 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
PM Narendra Modi with Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein before a bilateral meeting, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Tuesday/photo/Bir Bahadur Yadav
Staff Reporter / New Delhi
India and Liechtenstein Tuesday discussed a proposal for a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between the two countries. Briefing media in New Delhi, Secretary (West) in External Affairs Ministry, Sibi George said that Liechtenstein side looks at it as an enabling framework to provide greater predictability and legal certainty for investment by their companies in India.
He informed that during the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting dignitary, there was clear emphasis on 3 Ts – trade, technology and talent. Mr George said discussions also included exploring opportunities in cooperation in skill development and vocational education.
Secretary (West) said Indian exports to Liechtenstein include pharma and electrical items and imports include precision equipments, machinery and devices. He informed that the cumulative FDI inflows from Liechtenstein amounts to 110 million dollars. He said several Liechtenstein based countries have a presence in India already, including the Savannah Seeds and Hilti Corporation.
Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein, Alois today reaffirmed their commitment to working together to reform and strengthen multilateral institutions, including the United Nations. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs said that they held extensive discussions today and reviewed the entire spectrum of India and Liechtenstein relations.
The two leaders discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, innovation, science and technology, skill development and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the positive momentum generated by the India-EFTA TEPA and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral partnership.