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India-Chile CEPA Talks Launched During Boric Visit

2 April 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-Chile CEPATalks LaunchedDuring Boric Visit2 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Chile’s President Boric visited India, and the two sides agreed to begin talks on a broad trade and investment pact.

Key facts

  • Pact under negotiation: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
  • Four agreements signed, including Antarctic cooperation.
  • Cooperation areas: trade, critical minerals, agriculture and food security, defence manufacturing, and curbing organised crime and drug trafficking.
  • Both back UNSC reform.

Significance

  • Scientific foothold toward Antarctica and a stronger Latin America presence for India.

Exam angle

  • Agreement type: CEPA.
  • Phrase: Chile as gateway to Antarctica.

Test yourself

1. During President Boric's visit, India and Chile agreed to begin talks on which type of agreement?

The two sides decided to open CEPA negotiations.

2. How did PM Modi describe Chile while meeting President Boric?

Modi called Chile the gateway to Antarctica.

3. How many bilateral agreements were signed during the India-Chile talks, including one on Antarctic cooperation?

Four agreements were signed, including Antarctic cooperation.

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