India and Chile conclude third round of CEPA negotiations in Santiago
The third round of negotiations for an India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was held in Santiago, Chile, from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Summary
India and Chile held the third round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Santiago, Chile, from 27 to 30 October 2025. The talks covered trade in goods and services, investment promotion, rules of origin, intellectual property rights, TBT/SPS measures, economic cooperation and critical minerals. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to an early, time-bound conclusion. According to Chile's Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (SUBREI), the countries' existing Partial Scope Agreement entered into force in 2007 and was expanded in 2017; the CEPA aims to build on it.
Key facts
- Dates/place
- 27-30 Oct 2025, Santiago, Chile
- Round
- Third round of CEPA negotiations
- Chapters
- Goods, services, investment, rules of origin, IPR, TBT/SPS, economic cooperation, critical minerals
- Goal
- Early and time-bound conclusion
- Existing pact
- Partial Scope Agreement, in force 2007, expanded 2017 (SUBREI)
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Where was the third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations held from 27 to 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Santiago
The third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile.
Which round of India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations took place in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB reported that the 3rd round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Consider the following statements about the third round of India-Chile CEPA talks: 1. It was held from 27 to 30 October 2025. 2. Critical minerals were among the chapters discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The round ran from 27 to 30 October 2025 and covered chapters including critical minerals.
According to Chile's SUBREI, the India-Chile Partial Scope Agreement, which entered into force in 2007, was expanded in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2017
SUBREI notes that the Partial Scope Agreement entered into force in 2007 and was later expanded in 2017.