A High-Level Government Delegation of the Swiss Confederation Visits Vinnytsia

On April 10, 2025, a delegation of the Swiss Confederation, headed by Ambassador Jacques Gerber, delegate of the Swiss Federal Council for Ukraine, arrived in Vinnytsia on an official visit.

The delegation also included:

• Ambassador Andrea Rauber Saxer, Delegate of the Federal Council for Trade Agreements, Head of Bilateral Economic Relations, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs;

• Alberto Hernandez, Adviser for Ukraine, SECO;

• Philippe Strub, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland;

• representatives of the embassy and Swiss business.

As part of the visit, the delegation, accompanied by Mayor Serhii Morhunov, visited key economic development sites in Vinnytsia: industrial parks on Nemyrovske Shose and the Krystal Innovation and Technology Park.

During the meeting, Vinnytsia City Council presented its approaches to economic development, creating conditions for investors, implementing infrastructure projects, and prospects for Ukrainian-Swiss cooperation in industry, technology, and support for small and medium-sized businesses.

This level of representation is exceptional for regional visits and demonstrates interest in the community's potential and recognition of Vinnytsia as a reliable partner for international cooperation.

Mayor Serhii Morhunov thanked the delegation for their attention to Vinnytsia and emphasized that the city would continue to work systematically to improve the business climate, develop industrial parks and the Krystal Innovation and Technology Park, and attract new investments to ensure economic growth and create new jobs.

“We talked about the economic climate, the potential for new investments and job creation. The context of the war makes such visits even more valuable. Switzerland is one of the most successful economies in Europe. It is a country that has been supporting Vinnytsia in important areas for many years. These include infrastructure projects, transport and mobility development, and strengthening local government. And even during a full-scale war, this support does not stop. “Today's visit is another international recognition for Vinnytsia,” said Serhii Morhunov, ”And the fact that the Swiss government is considering cooperation with our community is an important assessment of our systematic work in economic development and the results of previous cooperation with Switzerland in our local projects.”