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2. Swiss Highlights Exports to Switzerland grew by 39% in 2012 from EI clients 11 th Largest export market Larger than Canada, Australia and South Africa Main industrial sectors: Food; Life Sciences, Engineering, Cleantech & Electronics and Int. traded Services & Software

3. EI Swiss presence 2013 July 2013: Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Simon Coveney visit to Switzerland Two-day business development mission with a focus on the food related industry Hosted a dinner for 90 guests in Zurich across all sectors

4. EI Plan 2014: Switzerland EI’s goal is for Switzerland to be in the Top 10 export markets To increase presence & support, highlight attractiveness of market and expand network of key local contacts Confirmed: Ministerial visit to take place in May 2014 for Switzerland