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India-Chile CEPA Talks: ToR Signed and First Round Held

31 May 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-Chile CEPATalks: ToR Signedand First RoundHeld31 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India and Chile started formal CEPA talks after a state visit by President Gabriel Boric Font in April 2025.

Key facts

ItemDetail
ToR signed8 May 2025
Round one26 May 2025, New Delhi
India’s leadVimal Anand (Commerce)
Chile’s leadPablo Urria (Foreign Ministry)
  • Aims: integration, value chains, diversified trade, investment, jobs.
  • 17 tracks included goods, services, rules of origin, SPS, TBT, customs, disputes, MSMEs, IPR and strategic minerals.

Exam angle

  • CEPA stage: ToR signed, first round done.

Test yourself

1. On which date did India and Chile sign the Terms of Reference for negotiating a CEPA?

The ToR was signed on 8 May 2025; the first round started 26 May.

2. How many thematic tracks were covered in the first round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations?

Negotiations covered 17 thematic tracks.

3. Who is the Chilean President whose April 2025 state visit to India reaffirmed the CEPA commitment?

The commitment was reaffirmed during Gabriel Boric Font's state visit.

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