First round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The first round of negotiations on the India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which began in New Delhi on 26 May 2025, concluded on 30 May, after the Terms of Reference were signed on 8 May 2025.
Summary
The first round of negotiations for the India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) concluded in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry said on 30 May 2025. The round began on 26 May with an opening ceremony inaugurated by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal in the presence of Chile's Ambassador Juan Angulo. The Terms of Reference for the CEPA were signed on 8 May 2025. The launch of negotiations had been welcomed during Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font's State Visit to India in April 2025. The next round is expected in July/August 2025.
Key facts
- ToR signed
- 8 May 2025
- Round 1
- Began 26 May 2025, New Delhi
- Opened by
- Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal
- Chile's Ambassador
- Juan Angulo
- Background
- State Visit of President Gabriel Boric Font, April 2025
- Next round
- July/August 2025 (expected)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On which date were the Terms of Reference for negotiating the India–Chile CEPA signed?
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Correct answer: C — 8 May 2025
The Commerce Ministry said the ToR were signed on 8 May 2025; the first round began on 26 May.
The launch of India–Chile CEPA negotiations was welcomed during the State Visit to India in April 2025 of which Chilean President?
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Correct answer: B — Gabriel Boric Font
The release says the launch was welcomed during the State Visit of President Gabriel Boric Font in April 2025.