Ministry of External Affairs’ Secretary (East),  P Kumaran met Chile’s Vice Minister of International Economic Affairs Claudia Sanhueza in Santiago to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral partnerships between India and the South American country. According to the Indian Embassy, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic engagement. The meeting reviewed trade expansion, digital public solutions and pathways for an equitable, modern and mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries.

 

 

Mr. Kumaran also held discussions with the Undersecretary of Health of Chile on diversifying bilateral engagement in health and pharmaceuticals, traditional medicines and yoga. The two sides emphasised the need to simplify registration processes for accessing quality and affordable medicines, as well as to collaborate on joint Research and Development (R&D) in the health sciences. Furthermore, Mr. Kumaran interacted with representatives of the Chilean business community and explored ways to expand bilateral trade and investment, particularly in minerals, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and agriculture.

 

 

He encouraged Chilean business leaders to visit India to explore opportunities in its vast and dynamic market, while reaffirming India’s strong commitment to deepening economic partnership by expediting CEPA negotiations.