ফোস্পেৎ অমসুং পোতাস য়াওবা হারশিংদা কালেন লৌরোক ২০২৪ (০১.০২.২০২৪ দগী ৩০.০৯.২০২৪ ফাওবা) গী নিউত্রিয়েন্ত বেজ সবসিদি(এন.বি.এস) রেতশিং চৎনবা অমসুং এন.বি.এস স্কিমগী মখাদা অনৌবা হার অহুম হাপচিনবা মন্ত্রীমন্দলনা অয়াবা পীরে

Both leaders agreed to begin discussions on Comprehensive Partnership Agreement

India and Chile to strengthen ties in sectors such as minerals, energy, Space, Defence, Agriculture

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the President of Chile H.E. Mr. Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in the India-Chile partnership. Shri Modi expressed delight in hosting President Boric, emphasizing Chile's importance as a key ally in Latin America.

During their discussions, both leaders agreed to initiate talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to expand economic linkages between the two nations. They identified and discussed critical sectors such as minerals, energy, defence, space, and agriculture as areas with immense potential for collaboration.

Healthcare emerged as a promising avenue for closer ties, with the rising popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda in Chile serving as a testament to the cultural exchange between the two countries. The leaders also underscored the importance of deepening cultural and educational connections through student exchange programs and other initiatives.

In a thread post on X, he wrote:

“India welcomes a special friend!

It is a delight to host President Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi. Chile is an important friend of ours in Latin America. Our talks today will add significant impetus to the India-Chile bilateral friendship.

@GabrielBoric”

“We are keen to expand economic linkages with Chile. In this regard, President Gabriel Boric Font and I agreed that discussions should begin for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. We also discussed sectors like critical minerals, energy, defence, space and agriculture, where closer ties are achievable.”

“Healthcare in particular has great potential to bring India and Chile even closer. The rising popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda in Chile is gladdening. Equally crucial is the deepening of cultural linkages between our nations through cultural and student exchange programmes.”

India welcomes a special friend!

It is a delight to host President Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi. Chile is an important friend of ours in Latin America. Our talks today will add significant impetus to the India-Chile bilateral friendship.@GabrielBoric pic.twitter.com/yXFwicjbK5

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2025

Healthcare in particular has great potential to bring India and Chile even closer. The rising popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda in Chile is gladdening. Equally crucial is the deepening of cultural linkages between our nations through cultural and student exchange programmes.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2025