Archive · 22 Sep 2026
India, Chile Advance Talks on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
India and Chile want to make their economic relationship stronger.
They are working on an agreement called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
This agreement could help increase trade and investment between the two countries.
Trade between India and Chile was worth more than USD 5.6 billion in 2025.
Chile’s ambassador said Tamil Nadu has many industries that could work with Chile.
These industries include cars, engineering, information technology, healthcare and renewable energy.
The announcement was made at an event in Chennai celebrating Chile’s independence anniversary.
Sunita Shahaney was also honoured for helping connect Chile with Chennai and southern India for 27 years.
India and Chile are working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded USD 5.6 billion in 2025, according to Chilean Ambassador Juan Angulo M.
Angulo identified Tamil Nadu’s automobile, engineering, IT, healthcare, renewable-energy, manufacturing, port and logistics sectors as collaboration opportunities.
The remarks were made at a Chennai reception marking the 216th anniversary of Chile’s independence.
Honorary Consul Sunita Shahaney was recognised for 27 years of service and contributions to Chile–India relations.
- Who
- India, Chile, Chilean Ambassador Juan Angulo M, Honorary Consul Sunita Shahaney and representatives from government, business, academia and other sectors.
- What
- India and Chile are working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, while recognising contributions to bilateral relations.
- When
- Monday, September 22; the year of the event is not specified in the report. The reported bilateral trade figure applies to 2025.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- The proposed agreement is intended to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation between India and Chile.
- Proposed agreement
- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Chile
- Bilateral trade
- More than USD 5.6 billion in 2025
- Event
- Reception marking the 216th anniversary of Chile’s independence
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Chilean ambassador
- Juan Angulo M
- Honouree
- Sunita Shahaney, recognised for 27 years as Chile’s Honorary Consul in Chennai
- Notable diplomatic milestone
- President Michelle Bachelet’s state visit to Chennai in March 2009