China's Xi, Swiss president praise trade deal that boosts access
FXI•Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Guy Parmelin praised an upgraded trade agreement due to be signed Friday, which will give Switzerland unusually free access to Chinese markets.
1. Deal expands market access
The upgraded trade agreement between China and Switzerland, due to be signed Friday, will give Switzerland unusually free access to Chinese markets. The two countries announced the deal in August.
2. Leaders praise agreement
Parmelin said the outcome of negotiations addressed concrete expectations from companies and other stakeholders. Xi said the agreement showed political courage and a commitment to open cooperation, and could bring greater certainty to China-Europe trade cooperation and global economic development.
