Bengaluru, May 14 -- Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday met a high-level Chilean delegation led by Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna at Vidhana Soudha to explore partnerships in emerging technologies, clean energy and startup ecosystems.

According to an official release, the visit reflects Karnataka's growing prominence as a preferred destination for global partnerships in technology, innovation and startups.

The Chilean delegation included Vice-Minister of Commerce Paula Estevez Weinstein, Chile's Ambassador to India Juan Angulo, and Chief Negotiator for the India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Felipe Lopeandia, along with senior government and industry representatives.

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