Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exceptional diplomatic influence, stating that PM Modi is a “key geopolitical player” capable of engaging with world leaders across all spectrums.
During his remarks at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Boric acknowledged India’s growing global stature under PM Modi’s leadership:
“President Modi, you have the status nowadays that you can talk to every leader of the world. You’re supporting Trump, Zelenskyy, the European Union, and the Latin American leaders in Greece or Iran. That is something that no other leader can say now. So you’re a key player in the geopolitical atmosphere nowadays.”
Strengthening India-Chile Relations
The visit marks a significant milestone in 76 years of India-Chile diplomatic relations. Expressing his gratitude for the warm welcome, President Boric highlighted India’s transformation over the past decade:
“I am here for the first time for a State visit… For the past 16 years, no one from Chile has come here, and in that 16 years, India has changed a lot.”
At the official banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, President Boric reiterated Chile’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with India:
“Chile is a country that is connected to the world, and now we want to work on our relationship with India. Today, we have signed several MoUs.”
Key Areas of Collaboration
📜 Chile and India signed multiple MoUs, covering:
✅ Cultural exchange
✅ Antarctic research (as Chile serves as a major gateway to the Antarctic continent)
✅ Trade & strategic autonomy
President Boric emphasized Chile’s global outlook, noting that his country maintains relations with China, the US, the EU, Latin American nations, and the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan, Indonesia, and Australia.
“Now we want to deepen our relationship with India, and we have taken some important steps today.”
State Visit Highlights
📅 President Boric is in India from April 1-5, 2025, accompanied by a high-level delegation, including:
🔹 Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Mining, Women & Gender Equality, Cultures, Arts & Heritage
🔹 Members of Parliament & Senior Officials
🔹 Business leaders seeking trade & investment opportunities
Apart from New Delhi, President Boric will visit:
🏛️ Agra (Historic & cultural visit)
🏢 Mumbai (Business & trade engagements)
💡 Bengaluru (Tech & innovation discussions)
Bilateral Meetings & Diplomatic Engagements
🤝 Key meetings during the visit:
✔️ PM Modi & President Boric held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House
✔️ President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet
✔️ EAM S. Jaishankar called on President Boric for discussions on diplomatic & economic ties
Modi-Boric Bond: A Strengthening Partnership
🔹 PM Modi and President Boric first met at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024.
🔹 This visit reinforces Chile’s intent to strengthen economic, cultural, and strategic ties with India.
🌍 With India’s expanding global influence and Chile’s strategic importance in Latin America, this visit sets the stage for a deeper partnership between the two nations.