Fast-tracking FTA 'would benefit all'

Premier Li Keqiang and his Swiss counterpart should push for a "faster and more efficient" implementation of their free trade agreement to boost exports to China, a former Swiss official said after Switzerland abandoned efforts to cap the value of the franc against the euro.

"The strong franc has had an impact on commercial and business exchanges between China and Switzerland, though I don't know the exact consequences," said former Zurich mayor Thomas Wagner. "I hope Premier Li and our leader can discuss it."

Li will address the forum, meet business leaders and hold talks with his Swiss counterpart, Simonetta Sommaruga, president of the Swiss Confederation, during his stay in Switzerland.