India and Chile Strengthen Bilateral Relations at Joint Commission Meeting

India and Chile held a joint commission meeting that focused on enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as trade, defense, and critical minerals. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chile's Foreign Minister Alberto Van Klaveren led the productive discussions in New Delhi, emphasizing the growth in bilateral relations.

India and Chile convened a joint commission meeting on Wednesday, addressing a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation areas. High-ranking officials, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chile's Foreign Minister Alberto Van Klaveren, chaired the discussions held in New Delhi.

During his opening statements, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of Chile's involvement in the Voice of Global South Summit and praised their president's insightful remarks at the August event. He expressed gratitude for Chile's support of India's permanent membership in an Expanded Security Council.

The meeting covered various sectors such as trade, investment, defense, and critical minerals, reflecting the countries' commitment to deepening their partnership. Jaishankar shared the progress on the microblogging platform X, noting that the ongoing 75th anniversary of India-Chile relations promises further growth in mutual cooperation.

(With inputs from agencies.)