New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday discussed strengthening bilateral economic ties with former Chilean President Eduardo Frei, stressing the need for an early conclusion of the India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and encouraging the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) to explore financing opportunities for projects involving Indian companies.

According to a post by the Ministry of Finance on X, Sitharaman met Frei, who is also an Ambassador on a Special Mission, along with a delegation from Chile and representatives of CAF.

The discussions focused on expanding economic cooperation between India and Chile, including through the early conclusion of ...