Helene Budliger Artieda
@SECO_StateSec
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Staatssekretärin für Wirtschaft Secrétaire d’Etat à l’économie Segretaria di Stato dell’economica Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs
Bern
Joined August 2022
My message at the informal meeting of trade and competitiveness ministers #COMPET-FAC of the @POLAND25EU in Warsaw: an open EU single market to third countries 🇨🇭 which re-focuses on lower regulatory burden and reducing bureaucracy📄will be a successful single market! 💪🇨🇭🇪🇺
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Discussed with 🇵🇱State Secretary Niemczycki the materially concluded 🇨🇭🇪🇺agreement incl. Swiss sensitivities! Further we agreed on common objective to ✂️red tape #EUCompetitiveness & I urged to avoid negative impacts on CH of any new EU trade defense measures. #SwissEU #Trade
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Efficient high-level dinner with President of 🇵🇾 @SantiPenap and 🇨🇭 business leaders to strengthen trade & investment ties. 🇨🇭is already among the top 10 FDI investors in 🇵🇾 and with an FTA underway, the future looks bright for deepening our relations. @mercosur @EFTAsecretariat
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It was a great pleasure to meet @ShotaGetsadze, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the 🇬🇪 Embassy. We had a very constructive discussion on how to strengthen and diversify our economic relations, and I look forward to continuing our cooperation.
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RT @SantiPenap: Paraguay sigue despertando el interés de grandes inversionistas. Presentamos el potencial de nuestro país como un destino c…
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Dear @NorwayAmbCH thank you for inviting me to this lovely farewell luncheon in honor of Ambassador Chittipat. Saying goodbye to a trusted colleague is always difficult. Wishing you all the best in Berlin, dear Khun Chittipat, and don‘t forget 🇨🇭 - your second home!
Sad to say goodbye to Thai ambassador Chittipat who is becoming 🇹🇭ambassador to #Germany. He ended his tenure w/the signing last week of the free trade agreement with #EFTA. 🙏also to @SECO_StateSec Helene Budliger for joining in today's send off. @EFTAsecretariat @NorwayInBKK
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Delighted to meet @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of @AfCFTA at #WEF2025 again. We discussed common trade policy opportunities and ways to strengthen economic collaboration.
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🇨🇭🇵🇱 economic ties are strong and promising! In Davos and livestreamed in Warsaw, we explored ways to deepen cooperation, support 🇨🇭-🇪🇺 relations during Poland’s EU Presidency, and tackle geoeconomic challenges to boost competitiveness. Kudos to @SwissPoland for the organisation!
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Pleasure discussing with a @GlobalShapers curator from Thailand at #WEF2025! Young people aren't just important, they're the most affected and the driving force behind our global future. Real change starts with bold ideas and action in innovation, sustainability, and inclusion.
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It was a privilege to exchange views on how economies make an outsized impact globally. I also had the chance to learn about the GDP of happiness with fantastic panelists: Tan Chong Meng, Tshering Tobgay & @ricardo_hausman. Thanks for having me! @wef
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Emotions of gratitude & joy run high today as #EFTA & Thailand sign a historic FTA. This strengthens economic ties, fosters sustainable trade & deepens a partnership built on trust and friendship. 🇹🇭 was my home for 3 years as 🇨🇭 Ambassador, I'm proud of this great achievement!
Thailand 🇹🇭 ist der zweitwichtigste Handelspartner der Schweiz in Südostasien. Das Freihandelsabkommen bietet grossartige Möglichkeiten für unsere exportorientierten Unternehmen 🔃✔️ Vielen Dank an alle, die zu diesem Erfolg beigetragen haben!
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📢A key moment for trade! Honored to witness Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin signing the Free Trade Agreement between #EFTA Member States and Kosovo, concluded on 26 September 2024. A new chapter for closer trade relations and shared opportunities begins. 🇽🇰-🇮🇸🇱🇮🇳🇴🇨🇭
La Suisse continue d’élargir son réseau d’accords de libre-échange 🇨🇭🤝🌍 Une politique commerciale qui a fait ses preuves ! Aujourd’hui, c’est au tour du Kosovo 🇽🇰👇
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Honored to open the dialogue on such an important topic as Innovative Impact Financing at #wef25. With 12% of global private impact funds managed in Switzerland 🇨🇭, we lead the way in aligning finance with SDGs 🌍💡 Let’s channel bold ideas into measurable results 📊!
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🇨🇭🤝🇲🇩 A vitamin-packed morning with PM Dorin Recean, Deputy PM Dumitru Alaiba, Ambassador Vladimir Cuc, and the Moldovan delegation led to insightful exchanges on boosting economic partnerships, the EFTA-Moldova FTA, and sustainable development in Moldova.
#WEF2025 Engaging roundtable hosted by SECO with the Swiss private sector, Moldovan PM Dorin Recean @DorinRecean and his delegation 🇲🇩🤝 Discussions focused on the EFTA-Moldova FTA and unlocking investment opportunities 💼💡 to drive Moldova's economic growth 📈
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Un plaisir de retrouver @GilbertFHoungbo, Directeur général de l'OIT @ilo, à l'occasion du #wef25 pour renforcer nos relations bilatérales. Nous réaffirmons l'engagement fort de la 🇨🇭: État hôte, contributions financières et appui à la justice sociale.
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Great meeting with President Benedict Oramah on supporting a Geneva branch, an international hub. With FC @ParmelinG, @DBachmann_ge, Nathalie Fontanet & private sector reps, we highlighted Switzerland’s strengths & Geneva’s global excellence. Welcome to Switzerland, @afreximbank!
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Proud to sign the JEC MoU agreement with Minister @RaniaAlMashat, witnessed by PM Mostafa Madbouly and Federal Councillor @ParmelinG at #wef25. This milestone will strengthen 🇨🇭🤝🇪🇬 economic ties, with Switzerland set to host the first JEC session soon. A promising step forward!
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Productive exchange with Ivan Arriagada, CEO of @aminerals on sustainable mining practices, critical raw materials, global supply chains and opportunities for Swiss companies in Latam.
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🔬💬It was a great opportunity to engage in a constructive discussion about Switzerland with the President of the International Unit of @Novartis, Dr. Patrick Horber, alongside Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin @ParmelinG – fostering strong partnerships for 🇨🇭
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A pleasure to meet H.E. @Khalid_AlFalih, Minister of Investment of 🇸🇦. Switzerland and Saudi Arabia share close economic ties, and I am proud of our strong bilateral exchanges. Full steam ahead for a new Bilateral Investment Treaty! Thank you for the insightful exchange! 🤝
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