India-Chile Bilateral Talks

During the visit of the Chilean President to India, the Indian Prime Minister and the Chilean President held productive bilateral discussions. These talks led to several significant agreements and collaborations between the two countries.

Key Outcomes:

1. Antarctica Cooperation: A Letter of Intent was signed to enhance cooperation in Antarctica, with Chile positioning itself as India’s gateway to the region.
2. Cultural Exchange: Chile announced the celebration of November 4 as its National Yoga Day, marking a significant step in strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
3. Disaster Management Collaboration: An MoU was signed between Chile’s National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) and India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to bolster disaster response and management cooperation.
4. Mining Partnership: An agreement for cooperation and information exchange was established between Chile’s National Copper Corporation (CODELCO) and India’s Hindustan Copper Limited, paving the way for future collaboration in the mining sector.
5. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Both nations agreed to initiate discussions on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to enhance bilateral trade and economic relations.

 

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