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<p>Since launching trade negotiations with Switzerland in May 2023, the UK has held
four rounds of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement. The fourth round
took place from 4 to 8 March 2024. Discussions were productive, provisionally closing
the chapter on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This will help UK SMEs expand
their operations more easily into the Swiss market.</p><p> </p><p>The fifth round
of negotiations is scheduled to take place in early summer where we will look to make
further positive progress.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to keep Parliament and the public
informed through regular <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-03-21/hcws359"
target="_blank">parliamentary</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/enhanced-uk-switzerland-fta-negotiations-update-march-2024"
target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> updates.</p>
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