Thank you very much for your question, Mr. André. Quebec is obviously an important market for Switzerland; indeed, my Ambassador, Werner Baumann, was in Quebec City a few weeks ago for a courtesy visit. He had some very productive meetings and we realized that Montreal and other Quebec locations are key to strengthening economic ties between Switzerland and Quebec. I am no expert, but I am convinced that this agreement between the states of the European Free Trade Association and Canada will be an ideal means for strengthening these ties. We have always enjoyed excellent relations with our friends in Quebec and I do not think that will change; indeed I think that the agreement will only serve to strengthen relations.
On March 31st, 2008. See this statement in context.