India and Chile has agreed to improve bilateral cooperation in investment, innovation and technological development, especially in the areas of information technology and digital services.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font recently met in India and emphasized the need to strengthen their cooperation in the development and implementation of Digital public infrastructure (DPI) to make digital tools and services more accessible and inclusive for both individuals and companies.
“India is ready to share its positive experience with Chile in the areas of digital public infrastructure, renewable energy, railways, space and more. We see Chile as the gate to Antarctica. We welcome today’s agreement on the declaration of intent to strengthen the cooperation in this important region,” Said Modi.
Both countries welcomed ongoing discussions to enable early cooperation in digital payment systemRecognize the potential for mutual benefits in this rapidly developing sector. The leaders also promised to encourage deeper bands between the dynamics Start -ecosystem of India and Chile, promotes innovation, entrepreneurship and cross -border partnerships.
In addition, they expressed a strong interest in speeding up the completion of a formal agreement focusing on Digital transformation. Such an understanding would serve as a framework to improve cooperation between the two countries’ technology sectors, facilitate knowledge exchange, joint initiatives and increased connection between their respective digital societies.
“Chile is a valued friend and partner country for India in Latin America. In our discussions today we identified several new initiatives to further strengthen our collaboration over the coming decade,” Modi stated.
“We welcome the expansion of mutual trade and investment, and we agree that there is an unused potential for further cooperation. Today we have instructed our teams to start discussions about a mutually advantageously comprehensive financial partnership agreement,” added Prime Minister.
Boric was in India at Modi’s invitation, according to India – Chile Joint Statement. This visit marked the 76 anniversary of diplomatic bands between India and Chile. Boric was combined by a high -level delegation, including ministers responsible for foreign issues, agriculture, mining, women and gender equality and cultures, arts and inheritance, together with MPs, senior officials and a significant business delegation. This trip represented his first official visit to India, but he had met Modi earlier during the G20 summit held in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024.
Both leaders recognized the strategic meaning of critical minerals for New techniquesAdvanced manufacturing and clean energy transitions. They agreed to accelerate collaboration in exploration, mining and processing together with research and development to promote investments in the critical mineral value chain for mutual benefit.
“Partnership in the field of critical minerals will be emphasized. Efforts will be made to establish resilient supply and value chains. In agriculture, we will work together to improve food safety by utilizing each other’s forces,” said Modi.
Digital transformation
In the future, the high -level officials expressed a strong intention to speed up the conclusion of an agreement with a focus on digital transformation. Such a framework would pave the way for deeper commitment between the two countries’ technical industries, which enables greater cooperation in new digital areas and promotes long -term cooperation between their technology communities, says the joint statement.
Modi and Boric recognized the strength and dynamics of the digital and information technology sectors of their respective nations, and emphasized the great potential for collaboration in these areas. They emphasized the importance of identifying convergence areas to build stronger partnerships, especially to promote innovation, expands digital marketsand facilitates the exchange of groundbreaking techniques.
Both leaders expressed a common interest in improving bilateral investment, encouraging joint ventures and exploring new opportunities in the rapidly growing and Digital economy. An important focus for their discussions was to promote cooperation in digital payments Landscape, new companies and development and deployment of DPI, which they regarded as essential tools to broaden access to digital services for both citizens and companies.
Chile Signs Agreement with Karnataka -Province
Karnataka, a state in southwestern India, signed a letter of intent (Loi) with Corfo (Chilean Economic Development Agency) During the innovation top meeting in Bengaluru City, where Boric participated.
“With this, Chile will become become the first country from Latin America to Join our global innovation alliance (GIA) Program as a partner country, opening up a tech corridor Between Karnataka and Chile. Collaboration, Unlocking New Opportunities for Businesses, Startups, and Research Institutions in Both Regions, ” Priyank M KhargeKarnataka’s information technology minister, said in a LinkedIn post.
Karnataka-Chile partnership also creates a framework for collaboration in new technologies, startups, research and development and skills development. The agreement will increase the start market’s access, facilitate joint research initiatives, enable sharing of best practice, strengthen institutional links and promote investments in important technology areas.
“As part of the summit, we also witnessed some presentations of startups from Chile. One of the highlights for me was to see a previous student Karnataka winner, who benefited from our starting program for start, present as part of the Chilean delegation, now they utilize the global markets. A proud full moment and a big example of the kind of influence we see, “KH,” KH to knock to global markets. A proud full moment and a big example of the kind of impact we see, “KH,” KH now.
India supports major Latin American participation in G20
During its week -long India visit, Boric praised India’s influence leadership during its G20 presidencyEspecially to place the development agenda in the heart of global discussions. He acknowledged India’s efforts to exploit the power of technology to drive inclusive growth, especially through DPI progress.
In line with the spirit of inclusion and global collaboration, Modi India confirmed to support major participation with Latin America within G20 framework. He expressed India’s preparedness to advocate for the commitment of Chile and other Latin American countries in G20 discussions as guest countries to promote broader representation and deeper involvement in various regions, the joint statement stated.
Both leaders noted that during India’s G20 presidency, significant progress was made to strengthen the voice of Global Söder. They highlighted several important achievements, including the historical inclusion of African Union As a permanent member of the G20, the promotion of sustainable lifestyles through the lifestyle for the environment), progress in strengthening DPI frameworks, the driving force for reforming multilateral development banks (MDB) and a strong emphasis on women-led development as a driving force for inclusive progress.
Collaboration within digital education
Recognize the increasing meaning of Technology -driven educationCompetence improvement and institutional capacity building, India and Chile repeated their commitment to deepening cooperation in these critical areas. The two countries agreed to promote and support partnerships between EDCIL (India) Limited and large Chilean institutions such as Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), the Chilean Ministry of Education and various technical educational centers (CFT).
This collaboration aims to strengthen collaboration in digital education, academic and research exchanges, develop smart learning infrastructure and implement vocational training initiatives. By combining their expertise and resources, India and Chile try to promote innovation, improve access to quality education and promote knowledge sharing that benefits the educational ecosystems of both nations.
Effective energy techniques to manage climate change
According to the joint statement, Modi and Boric recognized the pressing challenges that Climate change And it shared the responsibility for transferring its economies to low emissions, climate resilient futures. Both leaders acknowledged the urgency in sustainable development and emphasized the need to embrace innovative and environmentally responsible approaches to economic growth.
They expressed a strong commitment to promoting pure energy initiatives by promoting the development and adoption of groundbreaking, energy -efficient techniques. The leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and emphasized the value of deepening joint efforts and investments in important areas such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage systems and improved energy efficiency measures.
In their discussions, they also pointed out the critical role that these techniques play to address environmental considerations and drive inclusive economic progress. Both nations are aimed at stimulating economic activity through Invest in sustainable energy solutionsGenerate employment opportunities and lay the foundation for a greener and more resilient future. The leaders confirmed their intention to work closely together in these domains and to exploit their respective strengths to contribute meaningfully to global climate goals.
“Your (President Gabriel Boric) visit has brought new energy and enthusiasm in our relationships. This energy will provide new driving force and direction to our bilateral relationships as well as to our collaboration throughout the Latin American region,” added Modi.
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