(L-R) Gilles Roth, Luxembourg's Minister of Finance; Karin Keller-Sutter, Swiss Finance Minister;
Credit: MFIN
On Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 May 2026, a financial mission organised by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Finance and Luxembourg for Finance (LFF) took place in Switzerland, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries’ financial centres.
According to the ministry, Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Gilles Roth met with executives from several Swiss financial institutions to discuss the development of their activities in Luxembourg.
During the visit to Bern, Minister Roth held a bilateral meeting with Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter. Discussions focused on geo-economic developments and their implications for both financial centres.
The two ministers also signed an agreement aimed at establishing a structured dialogue between Luxembourg and Switzerland in the financial sector. A first meeting is scheduled before the end of 2026, with the objective of developing common priorities and deepening cooperation between the two financial centres.
During the mission, Gilles Roth delivered a speech at the University of St. Gallen, followed by an exchange with students. The Finance Minister also signed a letter of intent with the university regarding the establishment of an MBA programme and a St Gallen presence in Luxembourg. According to the ministry, the initiative aims to support the development of future talent for the financial sector.
In Geneva and Zurich, the minister also spoke at receptions organised by Luxembourg for Finance, as well as at ACA and ALFI/LPEA seminars, which focused on dialogue and cooperation within the financial sector.
“By strengthening our partnerships with Switzerland, we are consolidating long-term cooperation based on trust, expertise, as well as shared interests and values,” stated Minister Roth. “The signing of the joint agreements reflects our determination to deepen this cooperation in order to create favourable conditions for the mobilisation of talent and capital, while addressing the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, in the interest of our citizens.”
