Objectives > 2.1 Switzerland will work to reinforce a stable, rules-based and reliable trade, financial and monetary architecture. It will improve the general conditions for economic and financial relations with partners and will secure unobstructed and non-discriminatory access to foreign markets for its economic operators. With regard to the EU, Switzerland will seek to consolidate access to the single market and the bilateral approach through the conclusion of an InstA. > 2.2 Switzerland will provide effective support where needed to help Swiss companies with their international activities via the instruments of commercial diplomacy and export promotion. > 2.3 Switzerland will create optimal conditions to ensure it remains one of the world’s leaders in education, research and innovation and reinforces its competitiveness. > 2.4 Switzerland will promote market access for developing countries and will create new economic opportunities for them. It will support private-sector initiatives in the areas of access to capital, integration in the world economy, entrepreneurship and specialist skills to facilitate the creation of decent jobs. > 2.5 Switzerland will campaign for sustainable management of natural resources and will contribute to ensuring equitable access to good basic services. 14 Thematic focus areas