Bern, Switzerland, Dec 20, 2024 (AFP) - EU chief Von der Leyen hails 'historic' new Swiss-EU deal

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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. rjm/vog/rl......

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