Chilean President Boric visits India, discusses ways to expand bilateral ties with Modi

Speaking on the meeting between the two leaders, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X: "PM @narendramodi armly receives President @GabrielBoric of Chile at Hyderabad House."

"Both leaders will have extensive discussions on expanding the strong - bilateral ties," he said.

President Visits Rajghat

Earlier in the day, Boric visited Rajghat and paid tributes to 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi.

After the visit, he wrote on X: "Together with our delegation of ministers and parliamentarians, we paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, the memorial erected in his honor in New Delhi. His legacy reminds us that with India we not only share common interests and a future of great opportunities for our people, but also shared fundamental values."

Gabriel Boric is visiting India at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi.

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.

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.