“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

1. Promote Trade and Economic Growth:

  • Facilitate the removal of trade barriers and encourage the free flow of goods and services among member countries.

  • Support initiatives that enhance market access and trade opportunities for businesses within the member countries.

2. Enhance Diplomatic and Cultural Relationships:

  • Organize cultural exchange programs, educational initiatives, and diplomatic events to strengthen mutual understanding and respect.

  • Foster people-to-people connections through events, forums & exchanges diversity and cultural heritage.

3. Support Sustainable Development & Innovation:

  • Promote sustainable trade practices and environmental stewardship in line with global sustainability goals.

  • Encourage innovation and technological collaboration to address common challenges & enhance competitiveness in the global market.

4. Strengthen Partnerships and Cooperation:

  • Develop and support bilateral and multilateral partnerships in various sectors, including trade, education, healthcare, and technology.

  • Facilitate dialogue & cooperation between governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to address common issues and promote shared interests.

The TEPA (Trade, Economic, and Partnership Alliance) Forum aims to foster trade, friendship, and relationships between member countries through the following objectives:

5. Enhance Investment Opportunities:

  • Create a favourable investment climate by providing information, resources, and support to investors from member countries.

  • Promote joint ventures, public-private partnerships & collaborative investment opportunities to stimulate economic growth.

6. Build Institutional Capacity:

  • Support the development and strengthening of institutions that facilitate trade, economic cooperation, and partnership building.

  • Provide training and capacity-building programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals in key sectors.

7. Promote Peace and Stability:

  • Advocate for peaceful resolution of conflicts and promote stability through dialogue and cooperation.

  • Support initiatives that address security challenges and enhance the resilience of member countries to various threats.

8. Facilitate Knowledge Sharing and Best Practices:

  • Create platforms for sharing knowledge, best practices, and experiences in trade, economic development, and partnership building.

  • Organize conferences, workshops, and seminars that bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss current issues and innovative solutions.

Our Chairman in Action

Dr Nik Gugger currently serves as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2017. He has been a pioneer in building a strong relationship between India and Switzerland, leading to the TEPA agreement. Read his book

Board Members

TEPA Forum is governed by a distinguished Board of Directors, comprising prominent business leaders, government officials, and experts from both India and Switzerland. Our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, driving our mission to foster bilateral trade, innovation, and policy advocacy.

Our CEO is the top executive, a former Swiss banking Managing Director, industry thought leader in finance & technology who is also on board of various global ThinkTanks. She is an Indian citizen living in Switzerland for 13 years and is very excited to help steer the collaboration between these amazing countries.

Tanvi Singh

Founder / ceo