Chilean Foreign Minister Mackenna Arrives in India for 7-Day Visit to Boost Ties

Mackenna, who arrived in the national capital on Saturday, is set for the first official visit to the country from May 9 to May 15.

In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed the Chilean minister, noting that his visit is expected to further strengthen the India-Chile partnership and unlock new avenues for bilateral cooperation.

"Warm welcome to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Francisco Perez Mackenna of Chile, on his arrival in New Delhi for his first official visit to India. His visit will further strengthen India-Chile partnership and unlock new areas of cooperation," the post read.

During his visit, Mackenna is scheduled to participate in a series of high-level meetings and engagements.

According to a Media Advisory by the MEA, in Delhi, the Chilean Minister will attend business events organised by the Forum of Indian Food Importers, ASSOCHAM, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), including the CII Annual Business Summit 2026.

He is also set to hold discussions with top Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and other senior ministers, to enhance trade, investment, and technological cooperation between the two countries.

The visit will also see Mackenna travel to Bengaluru, where he will meet with Karnataka Minister of Electronics, Information Technology, and Biotechnology, Priyank M Kharge. Further, exploring collaboration in innovation and technology sectors.

India and Chile have historically enjoyed warm and friendly relations, underpinned by shared perspectives on numerous global issues.

The two nations collaborate actively in multilateral forums and hold similar positions on matters such as climate change, renewable energy, and the expansion and reform of the United Nations Security Council.

Chile ranks as India's fifth-largest trading partner in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region.

- ANI