Chile's Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna visits India; both sides seek early conclusion of CEPA
On 13 May 2026 Chile's Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna held talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to an early conclusion of the India–Chile CEPA.
Summary
Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna led a high-level delegation to India and held talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the Commerce Ministry said on 13 May 2026. The talks focused on the ongoing negotiations for an India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and both sides committed to its early conclusion. The Commerce Secretary separately met Chile's Vice-Minister of International Economic Relations, Paula Estévez. An India–Chile Business Roundtable in New Delhi explored cooperation in critical minerals, renewable energy, agri-business, pharmaceuticals and digital services.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Foreign Minister of Chile
- Talks
- With Piyush Goyal; India–Chile CEPA negotiations
- Also
- Commerce Secretary met Vice-Minister Paula Estévez (SUBREI); business roundtable
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which country's Foreign Minister, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, visited India in May 2026 for talks on an early conclusion of a CEPA?
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Correct answer: D — Chile
Francisco Pérez Mackenna is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile; the talks focused on the India–Chile CEPA.