Chief, Federal Department of Economic Affairs Doris Leuthard of Switzerland
Following the resignation of Joseph Deiss from the Swiss Federal Council, Leuthard was elected as his successor on 14 June 2006.
While Deiss was a French speaker, Leuthard is a German speaker.
Swiss Economics Minister Doris Leuthard expressed confidence Sunday that a ministerial meeting in Geneva this week aimed at concluding global trade talks would be successful.
At a press conference on Sunday, Leuthard said that Switzerland considered the conclusion of the Doha Round important.
Leuthard said the Swiss government wanted solutions that went beyond the agricultural and industrial goods sectors.
Though Switzerland is a preferred destination for private and investment banks, Leuthard was keen to explore Dubai and the DIFC and understand the vast opportunities that exist in the region especially within the financial sector.
Leuthard said on Friday she was satisfied with the results of the trip and the signing of a declaration aimed at establishing a free trade accord was the "highpoint.
Leuthard said she was satisfied that progress was being made.
Leuthard said she thanked the Indian authorities for granting the Switzerland's leading UBS bank a licence in March.
Leuthard was shown the Maruti Suzuki car manufacturing plant in Gurgaon, near to the capital of New Delhi.
Federal Councillor Leuthard was accompanied by a delegation of local governmental officials along with Swiss representatives of industry and commerce as well as Swiss and Chinese journalists.
The visit of Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard is a privilege for US and marks a great milestone in our 12-year presence in China.
Minister Doris Leuthard said on Sunday.
Middle EastInternationalBusinessScience/EnvironmentSportsEntertainmentHealth/MedicineHigh TechAuto-generated 18 minutes ago BusinessSwitzerland wants seat at next G20 summit: minister GENEVA (AFP) - Switzerland wants to take part in the next summit in April of the Group of 20 leading nations on the global economic crisis, Economy Minister Doris Leuthard said in an interview published Saturday.
Leuthard is responsible for the Doha Round negotiations of the World Trade Organization.
Leuthard had been a member of the National Council for seven years and president of the Christian Democratic Peoples Party since 2004.
Doris Leuthard was elected Federal Councillor.
ZURICH (Thomson Financial) - Swiss economic minister Doris Leuthard said she wants to see the Swiss postal service liberalised.
As to whether the federal government should reduce its stake in Swisscom to under 50 pct, Leuthard said the issue will be discussed by the federal council -- or the Swiss cabinet -- in the coming four years.
Switzerland's Federal Department of Economic Affairs chief Doris Leuthard met with Algerian officials Friday (December 5th) and Saturday in Algiers to discuss the free trade agreement between Algeria and the European Free Trade Association, La Tribune reported.
As Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA), Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard is one of the seven members of the Federal Council, the executive authority of the Swiss Government.
In that capacity, Doris Leuthard is responsible for the Doha Round negotiations of the World Trade Organization.
Doris Leuthard is also responsible for labour, professional education, technology and innovation.
Prior to assuming her current position in August 2006, Doris Leuthard had been a member of the National Council for seven years and president of the Christian Democratic People's Party since 2004.
Doris Leuthard was born in 1963 and is an attorney-at-law by training.
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Uncontested in her election to the government, Doris Leuthard is keen to rebuild team spirit and promote dialogue among cabinet members.
Since then, Leuthard is credited with leading the Christian Democrats back to success in several cantonal and local elections.
Leuthard has managed to re-instil a sense of hope among Christian Democrats and reunite the party around her candidacy.
Leuthard comes from the Catholic part of canton Aargau.
Leuthard is a firm believer in the government sorting out problems and presenting a united front.
At a time when the world is becoming increasingly polarised, Leuthard says she stands for harmony and unity.
Doris Leuthard was born in Merenschwand in canton Aargau in 1963.
Switzerland wants to take part in the next summit in April of the Group of 20 leading nations on the global economic crisis, Economy Minister Doris Leuthard said in an interview published Saturday.
Economics Minister Doris Leuthard has described an emerging trade deal at the World Trade Organisation as a good compromise.
Leuthard was nominated by lawmakers on Wednesday to replace retiring Joseph Deiss, who has held the economics portfolio for three years and spent a total of seven years in government.
Leuthard is currently the leader of the centre-right Christian Democrats, of which Deiss is also a member.