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EU chief hails 'historic' new Swiss-EU deal

Swiss President Viola Amherd (L) shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a statement in Bern. — AFP
Swiss President Viola Amherd (L) shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a statement in Bern. — AFP
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday hailed a new set of agreements between the European Union and Switzerland as a "historic" step forward in ties. "This is a joyful day. This agreement between the EU and Switzerland is historic. This marks the beginning of a long-lasting cooperation," Von der Leyen told a press conference in Bern alongside Swiss President Viola Amherd, who described the deal as "good and beneficial" to both sides.


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