New Delhi, Aug 28 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday co-chaired the 2nd India-Chile Joint Commission meeting with his Chilean counterpart Alberto van Klaveren during which the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, critical minerals, defence, railways, health and people-to-people ties.
In a post on X, the EAM said:
“Delighted to welcome FM @AlbertoKlaveren of Chile today in Delhi.
“Co-chaired a productive and wide-ranging 2nd India-Chile Joint Commission meeting. Discussed our cooperation in trade & investment, critical minerals, agriculture, defence, railways, health, space, culture and people-to-people ties.
“Also exchanged views on global hotspots and developments in each others regions.
“Confident that the 75th anniversary of our ties will see India-Chile friendship grow further.”
In his address ahead of the talks, the EAM said that they held the first Joint Commission meeting virtually, during the Covid time, and that they were glad to be meeting in person.
He also expressed appreciation for the participation of Chile in the Voice of the Global South Summit.
“We heard your President. He gave a very, very insightful set of remarks at the Summit in August. And we also thank you very much for your support for our permanent membership in the Expanded Security Council.
“Your own participation in the Trade and Economic Ministers meeting in November 2023 is also something we appreciate very deeply,” the EAM said.
