Philippe Lionnet
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International Economic Relations, Foreign Economic and Financial Markets Policy. Economic Security. Private account.
Zürich, Schweiz
Joined October 2015
Great to see🇨🇭’s apprenticeship model inspiring initiatives in the 🇺🇸. The Governors Youth Apprenticeship Program, launched by @GovStitt places recent high school graduates in governors’ offices & executive branch agencies as Government Policy Specialists.
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Inspired by Switzerland’s globally recognized dual-education system, Governor Kevin Stitt (OK) and Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), has...
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Delegations from EFTA and Viet Nam met in Geneva for the 19th round of negotiations towards a free trade agreement. Both sides are working towards bringing the negotiations to a conclusion and will meet again in the second quarter of 2026. Read more https://t.co/el2LEH1HJ4
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Amid the latest tariff developments in the USA, and based on the current negotiating mandate, the Swiss government will continue to pursue stable 🇺🇸 market conditions for 🇨🇭 businesses. https://t.co/TdhoooNAqZ
@DefrWbf #tariffs
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Great exchange with V.M. Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan of 🇻🇳’s Ministry of Industry & Trade. In the spirit of the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse, we are accelerating decisive steps toward concluding a modern & comprehensive #FTA that strengthens trade, investment & sustainable growth.
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Excellent exchange with Ambassador Lemieux @LemieuxJp of 🇨🇦, wrapping up after the #WEF. Our meeting helped design the next steps for our strong and friendly economic and trade relations agenda.
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Honored to join President Donald J. Trump and cabinet members for a meeting in Davos with Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Vice President Ignazio Cassis, and Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter to discuss shared priorities, including economic cooperation, trade, and investment.
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Pleased to welcome H.E. Nguyen Hoa Binh, Standing Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, to Bern today. We had fruitful discussions on our economic cooperation and reaffirmed our commitment to concluding the EFTA–VN Free Trade Agreement 🇨🇭🤝🇻🇳
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Honored to moderate a meaningful WTO ministerial gathering alongside @ParmelinG and WTO DG @NOIweala in Davos on the way to MC14. 🙏A big thank you to the team!
As a long-standing tradition, I invited WTO DG @NOIweala and the Trade Ministers present in Davos to an informal meeting. I emphasized how vital it is to uphold a rules-based global trading system—one that is transparent, predictable, and effectively overseen by the @wto.
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Delighted to meet Ambassador Okko-Pekka Salmimies at the #WEF in 2026 - the year which marks the 100th anniversary of our diplomatic relations 🇨🇭🤝🇫🇮. Our exchange focused on bilateral economic ties & the importance of reliable partners in a challenging geo-economic environment.
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Watch 🇫🇮 Stubb debunks russian propaganda for a full minute and a half: "Look, what has Russia achieved in the past four years? It's acquired 20 percent of the territory of Ukraine. Through military warfare, roughly two percent. In the process of doing that, it has provided
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Sehr gutes Gespräch mit dem argentinischen Präsidenten Javier Milei @JMilei 🇦🇷. Hauptthema war der weitere politische Prozess in der Schweiz zum Freihandelsabkommen #EFTA - #Mercosur. Wir freuen uns über die neuen Möglichkeiten, welche das Abkommen bringen wird. #swissgovwef26
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Ambassador Gingrich was honored to participate in the official opening of the USA House in Davos. The USA House is a public-private partnership showcasing American innovation and collaboration as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. #Freedom250 #WEF 🇺🇸
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Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich was honored to join President @ParmelinG and fellow diplomats at Switzerland’s New Year’s reception. The United States values our enduring partnership with Switzerland and looks forward to continued cooperation in 2026. 🇺🇸 🇨🇭
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#swissgovwef26 Four Federal Council members will attend the 56th annual World Economic Forum in Davos. At least 40 bilateral meetings are on the agenda. Swiss President @ParmelinG will open #WEF26 on 20 January.
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#swissgovwef26 Vier Mitglieder der Schweizer Regierung nehmen am 56. Jahrestreffen des World Economic Forum in Davos teil. Es sind mindestens 40 bilaterale Treffen geplant. #Bundespräsident @ParmelinG eröffnet das WEF am 20. Januar: https://t.co/IVloGBO7Nd
#WEF26
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Ambassador Gingrich was honored to attend the election of President Parmelin at the Federal Palace today.
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When the world order, balance and dynamics are changing, it is always useful to sit down and gather your thoughts in writing. Here is my take in Foreign Affairs.
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*CANADA REACHES DEAL TO JOIN EU’S €150B DEFENSE SCHEME: POLITICO
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Takeda ne s’y est pas trompée: en renforçant sa présence à Neuchâtel, elle confirme que la Suisse offre un écosystème unique pour innover. Avec quelque 1700 places de travail, l’entreprise prouve que notre pays demeure une base stratégique pour la pharma. 🔬🚀🇨🇭
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