Relationship dossier

Egypt Switzerland

Relationship assessment

Economic cooperation alongside Swiss asset proceedings linked to former Egyptian officials

Egypt toward Switzerland

+20

Egypt joined the EFTA free trade agreement, which includes Switzerland, establishing a framework for economic cooperation with Switzerland and the other EFTA states.

Switzerland toward Egypt

+25

Switzerland has provided development cooperation in Egypt and participated in the EFTA free trade agreement with Egypt. After the 2011 uprising, Switzerland froze assets linked to former Egyptian officials.

Overall relationship

+25

The relationship includes a durable economic framework through the EFTA-Egypt free trade agreement and Swiss development cooperation. Swiss asset freezes following the 2011 uprising added a significant legal dimension, so the relationship combines practical cooperation with a notable area of strain.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100: Extreme sustained hostility
−50: Substantially adversarial
0: Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50: Substantially cooperative
+100: Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Egypt and Switzerland have maintained economic cooperation through Egypt’s free trade agreement with the EFTA states, including Switzerland, and Swiss development cooperation in Egypt. Switzerland also froze assets linked to former Egyptian officials after the 2011 uprising, creating a significant legal and political issue. The breadth and current implementation of bilateral cooperation are unclear.

Areas of tension

Swiss freezing and legal proceedings concerning assets linked to former Egyptian officials after the 2011 uprising.

Key developments

The EFTA states, including Switzerland, concluded a free trade agreement with Egypt.
Switzerland froze assets linked to former Egyptian officials following the 2011 uprising.

Major uncertainties

The scope and current implementation of bilateral economic and development cooperation are unclear.
The status and outcome of Swiss proceedings concerning assets linked to former Egyptian officials are uncertain.

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