Doris Leuthard discusses a possible Free Trade Agreement with China and signs a Joint Declaration on economic cooperation
Berne, 8.7.2007 - At her meeting in Beijing today with the Chinese Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai, Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard signed a joint declaration on economic cooperation. This document strengthens the relations between both countries on trade, investment and intellectual property rights. The Chinese side has also expressed its willingness to launch a process leading to a free trade agreement by conducting as a first step an internal feasibility study. As for Switzerland, it has recognized China as a market economy.