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The President of Chile Embarks on a Working Visit to the United States

Soledad Quartucci

The President of Chile Embarks on a Working Visit to the United States

The President of Chile Embarks on a Working Visit to the United States, Focused on Strengthening Economic Cooperation

On Thursday, November 2, President Joe Biden will host President Gabriel Boric of Chile for a bilateral meeting at the White House. In a statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and President Gabriel Boric of Chile she detailed that in 2023, the United States and Chile marked 200 years of diplomatic relations.

During the meeting, President Biden will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to its partnership with Chile. The two leaders will also discuss issues of shared concern, including promoting further economic cooperation, combatting climate change, and addressing irregular migration.

President Biden and President Boric will also discuss the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit, where the United States, Chile, and other regional partners will deepen economic ties to create a more integrated and prosperous Americas within consideration of the clean energy transition.

 

 

Today, President Gabriel Boric touched down in the United States to kick off a working visit that encompasses a bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House and his participation in crucial international events.

 

 

Chile’s Foreign Minister, Alberto van Klaveren, shared the details of President Boric’s trip to the United States and the accompanying delegation during an interview with Radio Universo the day before their departure.

On the first day, a special bilateral meeting with Joe Biden is scheduled, marking a significant milestone as it commemorates 200 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. Chile stands out as one of the few countries in the world with free trade agreements in place with both the United States and China, a distinction shared by only six nations.

The second day will involve active participation in a conference convened by the United States – the APEP conference. This gathering includes a group of countries eager to enhance their economic relations, foster greater cooperation in science and technology, and holds promising prospects for advancing economic cooperation.

Regarding how they manage the complexity of maintaining dual free trade agreements, Chile maintains a diversified foreign policy, emphasizing an open stance in foreign affairs. They adhere to the principle of technological neutrality, aiming to utilize the best and most appropriate technologies for their country’s needs.

The Foreign Minister indicated that when examining Chile’s investment portfolio, one can observe a diverse array of investments, with a growing presence from China. Canada plays a pivotal role as a significant investor in Chile, especially in the mining sector. The United States also maintains a notable presence in terms of investments, as does Europe.

President Boric’s journey is primarily focused on expanding opportunities for scientific cooperation. This initiative doesn’t limit itself to the United States but extends to other Latin American countries participating in the APEP initiative, including Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Uruguay, and more, he explained.

The visit to Washington, D.C. will take place on Thursday and Friday, and the delegation includes the Foreign Affairs and Economy Ministers, Alberto van Klaveren and Nicolás Grau, as well as the Deputy Secretary of International Economic Relations, Claudia Sanhueza, and the Director of Invest Chile, Karla Flores.

 

 

Boric will also engage in various activities within the framework of the Summit of Leaders of the Alliance for Economic Prosperity in the Americas (APEP), which was announced by President Biden during his opening speech at the Summit of the Americas in 2022.

The primary goal of this initiative is to deepen economic cooperation, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding democracy, workers’ rights, and environmental protection. Additionally, it seeks to promote development and economic prosperity in the region.

APEP comprises the governments of Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the United States, Mexico, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay.

Summit of APEP Leaders

President Boric will also take part in the Responsible Investment Forum, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as part of the APEP Leaders’ Summit. The forum aims to bring together high-level representatives from the public and private sectors, investors, and key figures from civil society.

 

 

This event will focus on the development of high-level infrastructure projects and the deepening of economic integration, particularly in priority value chains within the Alliance.

 

Soledad Quartucci | CEO/Founder, Latina Republic

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