On 01 April 2026, Ambassador Abhilasha Joshi paid a courtesy call on H.E. José Miguel Carvajal Gallardo, Governor of the Tarapacá Region, in Iquique.
The meeting highlighted the growing momentum in India–Chile relations and underscored the shared commitment to deepening engagement with the Tarapacá Region. It provided an opportunity to further strengthen regional linkages within the broader framework of India–Latin America cooperation.
Discussions focused on expanding engagement in trade and investment, particularly in the mining sector, while also exploring avenues to enhance collaboration in capacity building and skills development. Both sides recognized the importance of leveraging complementarities to drive sustainable economic growth.
The interaction also emphasized the role of regional partnerships in advancing mutually beneficial outcomes and creating new opportunities for cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering stronger ties and promoting long-term collaboration for shared prosperity and sustainable development.