Bilateral relations Switzerland–St. Lucia

Switzerland maintains good relations with St. Lucia, though these are limited in scope.

Key aspects of diplomatic relations

The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Switzerland's interests in St. Lucia. 

Treaty database

Caribbean Community CARICOM

Government of St Lucia 

Economic cooperation

In 2023 Switzerland imported goods worth CHF 80,000 from St. Lucia. Swiss exports to St. Lucia – mainly precision instruments, watches and jewellery, and pharmaceutical products – amounted to CHF 950,000.

Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise (SG-E)

Cooperation in education, research and innovation

Researchers and artists who are citizens of St. Lucia can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI

Swiss nationals in St. Lucia

At the end of 2023, 19 Swiss nationals were living in St. Lucia.

History of bilateral relations

Switzerland has maintained diplomatic relations with St. Lucia since 1979. A Swiss consulate was opened in the island state in 2017.

Lesser Antilles, Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it) 

Last update 23.08.2024

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