‘My mother gave me away...I know she was incredibly brave’

Sep 17, 2023 | 20:58 IST

Swiss MP Niklaus-Samuel Gugger explains why he is focused on ensuring that the India-Switzerland FTA becomes a reality

Swiss MP Niklaus-Samuel Gugger was born in India. Shortly after his birth, his mother handed him over to the nurse and left the hospital never to return. Nik was adopted by a Swiss couple and grew up in Switzerland. He was elected as an MP six years ago and since then has worked to strengthen ties between his country of birth and Switzerland. He explains to Surojit Gupta why he is now focused on ensuring that the India-Switzerland free trade agreement (FTA) becomes a reality:

Tell us about your journey from India to Switzerland.

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‘My mother gave me away...I know she was incredibly brave’

Swiss MP Niklaus-Samuel Gugger explains why he is focused on ensuring that the India-Switzerland FTA becomes a reality

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‘My mother gave me away...I know she was incredibly brave’

Swiss MP Niklaus-Samuel Gugger explains why he is focused on ensuring that the India-Switzerland FTA becomes a reality

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