Chilean President Gabriel Boric to pay State Visit to India at Modi's invitation on April 1
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font will pay an official State Visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 1, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said.
He will visit the South Asian country from April 1 to April 5.
"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 connect," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
This will be President Boric’s first visit to India in his capacity as President.
He will visit Agra, Mumbai, and Bengaluru before returning to Chile on April 5, 2025.
"During the visit, President Boric will hold talks with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 1 April 2025, covering the entire gamut of India-Chile relations," read the statement issued by the MEA,
The Indian Prime Minister will host a lunch in honour of the President.
During his visit, President Boric will hold discussions with Indian President Draupadi Murmu, who will also host a banquet in his honour.
India-Chile relationship
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.
In Mumbai and Bengaluru, President Boric will meet the political leadership, business and industry representatives, startups, innovators and tech leaders.
"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," read a statement issued by the MEA.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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