Islamabad, October 12,2026: Ambassador-designate of Switzerland Stéphane Laurent Rey presented his credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday.
The president congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and wished him a successful tenure in Pakistan. He discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in economic cooperation, trade and investment, as well as other areas of mutual interest.
During the meeting, President Zardari appreciated Switzerland’s role in mediation and peace efforts, including its facilitation of technical talks between the United States and Iran at Bürgenstock.
He emphasized the importance of continued cooperation for regional peace and highlighted potential areas for expanding bilateral ties, including trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, information technology and cybersecurity, renewable energy, water management and tourism.
Senator Sherry Rehman, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla and Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad were also present during the meeting.
