The president of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, will be on a five-day state visit to India starting on the 1st of April. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials, business associations, media and prominent Chileans involved in the India-Chile cultural connection. This will be President Boric’s first visit to India as President.
During the visit, President Boric will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 1st of April, covering the entire gamut of India- Chile relations. The Prime Minister will host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary. President Boric will meet President Droupadi Murmu, who will host a banquet in his honor. President Boric will also visit Agra, Mumbai, and Bengaluru before returning to Chile on the 5th of April. In Mumbai and Bengaluru, he will meet the political leadership, business and industry representatives, startups, innovators and tech leaders.
India’s relations with Chile have traditionally been warm and friendly. Chile is an important partner for India in the Latin American region. Chile was the only country in the LAC region to send a Special Envoy to India’s Independence Day celebrations in 1947. The two countries have commonality of views on several international issues including UNSC reforms, climate change, renewable energy and terrorism. Chile is also an important trading partner for India in the LAC region.
The forthcoming State Visit of President Boric will provide an opportunity for the leaders to undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral ties, as well as to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest.
