The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the occasion of the United States - Liechtenstein Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue.
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The Governments of the United States of America and the Principality of Liechtenstein held the second U.S.-Liechtenstein Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, DC on October 21. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Andrew Stowe welcomed a delegation led by Ambassador Martin Frick, Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein. The dialogue included senior representatives of both governments, including U.S. Ambassador Callista Gingrich and Liechtenstein Ambassador Georg Sparber.
Economic Cooperation
The United States and Liechtenstein affirmed their commitment to strengthening two-way trade and investment. The countries welcomed additional foreign direct investment and assessed the progress of implementation of the November 2025 Joint Statement on a Framework for a United States – Switzerland – Liechtenstein Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade. They recognized the importance of economic security and the strength of both countries' manufacturing sectors, including for critical and innovative technologies. They affirmed their intention to foster secure and resilient supply chains. Liechtenstein and the United States reaffirmed their intent to strengthen cooperation on sanctions enforcement and combatting illicit financial flows.
Shared Security Priorities
The U.S. and Liechtenstein delegations discussed advancing shared security priorities in Europe and developments in innovative technologies. They discussed shared challenges related to cyber and infrastructure security and efforts related to the review of inbound investment to protect critical infrastructure.
Education and Workforce Development
The United States and Liechtenstein underscored their continued partnership on education and workforce development through investment, exchanges, and apprenticeships. The United States commended Liechtenstein's robust apprenticeship system and discussed opportunities to expand apprenticeships in the United States. The countries welcomed the signing of the Fulbright Specialist Program Letter of Intent in August and look forward to the first exchanges in 2027.
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