New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called for an early conclusion of the proposed India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and urged the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) to explore financing opportunities for projects involving Indian companies.

Sitharaman met former Chilean President Eduardo Frei, who is also an Ambassador on a Special Mission, along with a Chilean delegation and CAF representatives, according to a Ministry of Finance post on X.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties, advancing the proposed CEPA and expanding cooperation with CAF, particularly in critical minerals and renewable energy.

The Finance Ministe...