Modi–Parmelin summit begins at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 5 October 2026, as Parmelin began his official State Visit to India. (Photo: NationPress/MEA)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin exchange a formal handshake at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, marking the ceremonial welcome at the outset of Parmelin's State Visit to India on 5 October 2026. (Photo: NationPress/MEA)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin shook hands at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on 5 October 2026, reinforcing India–Switzerland bilateral ties during Parmelin's State Visit. (Photo: NationPress/MEA)

Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin began his formal State Visit to India on 5 October 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeting him personally at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Swiss President Guy Parmelin at the historic Hyderabad House in New Delhi on 5 October 2026, a venue traditionally used for high level diplomatic engagements between India and visiting heads of state. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

At Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 5 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a formal diplomatic welcome to Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin, whose State Visit is expected to advance India–Switzerland cooperation across key sectors. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

India and Switzerland marked a new chapter in their bilateral relationship as Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 5 October 2026 during Parmelin's official State Visit. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin arrived in New Delhi for high level talks, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcoming him at Hyderabad House on 5 October 2026 as part of an official State Visit to India. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House on 5 October 2026 is being seen as a significant step in strengthening India–Switzerland diplomatic and economic ties. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on 5 October 2026 for formal State Visit proceedings, underscoring the growing importance of India–Switzerland ties. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

On 5 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin convened at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, during an official State Visit that is expected to cover trade, investment, and broader bilateral cooperation between the two nations. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Hyderabad House in New Delhi served as the venue for the India–Switzerland State Visit on 5 October 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin in a reflection of the strong institutional ties between both countries. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, to personally receive Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin on 5 October 2026, ahead of formal bilateral discussions as part of Parmelin's State Visit to India. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was photographed arriving at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, in preparation for receiving Swiss President Guy Parmelin on 5 October 2026, signalling India's ceremonial importance attached to the bilateral State Visit. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood alongside Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 5 October 2026, as India welcomed Switzerland's head of state for formal bilateral discussions under the framework of an official State Visit. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 5 October 2026, concluding the welcome ceremony of a State Visit aimed at advancing India–Switzerland cooperation in trade, technology, and diplomacy. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)

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