9th India-Chile Foreign Office Consultations

The 9th India-Chile Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) meeting was co-chaired by Shri P. Kumaran, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and Ambassador Rodrigo Olsen, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile in Santiago on 10th November 2025. The consultations provided an opportunity to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations following the State visit of President of Chile to India from 1-5 April 2025.

2. During the FOC, both sides reviewed progress on the matters discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Boric in April 2025, including expediting the ongoing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries for an early conclusion. India and Chile have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in key areas, including trade, investment, connectivity, health & pharmaceuticals, traditional medicines, science and technology, mining & mineral exploration, defence, civil nuclear technologies, education, space, agriculture and people to people exchanges. India requested Chile to consider long term agreements for supply of mineral resources.

3. The two sides also agreed to diversify bilateral ties in new and emerging areas of contemporary relevance such as Digital Public Infrastructure, innovation and green energy. The matters of easing visas for Indian professionals and business visitors was also discussed, particularly the launch of a multiple entry visa for business persons and professionals as announced by President Boric in April 2025.

4. In order to diversify and strengthen bilateral relations, both sides agreed to expedite responses to finalise agreements that are under consideration, including cooperation in customs matters, recognition of Indian pharmacopoeia, cooperation in Traditional Medicines and Yoga, Social Security Agreement, cooperation in space sector, training and capacity building including in the area of security, education, science and technology and cultural and visa issues for enhancing people to people links.

5. Both sides agreed to coordinate closely on multilateral platforms on issues of mutual interest. Chile recently hosted LAC Regional Conference of International Solar Alliance and India and Chile discussed cooperation in the field of renewable energy, sharing of technology and investments.

6. It was agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date.

Santiago
November 10, 2025