New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Ms. Paula Estevez Weinstein, Vice-Minister of International Economic Relations of the Republic of Chile, on 26 August 2026 in Santiago, Chile, to advance negotiations on the India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

India reiterated its commitment to openness, sustained engagement and a balanced approach in strengthening the India-Chile economic partnership, with a focus on creating meaningful opportunities for businesses and people in both countries. The shared identity of India and Chile as members of the Global South, along with their common strategic vision, provides a strong foundation for deepening bilateral economic cooperation and advancing shared ...