New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at Hyderabad House, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said.
Jaiswal said that Font and PM Modi will hold extensive discussions on expanding India-Chile bilateral ties.
In a post on X, he said, "PM Narendra Modi warmly receives President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile at Hyderabad House. Both leaders will have extensive discussions on expanding the strong India-Chile bilateral ties."
PM @narendramodi warmly receives President @GabrielBoric of Chile at Hyderabad House.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 1, 2025
Both leaders will have extensive discussions on expanding the strong 🇮🇳-🇨🇱 bilateral ties. pic.twitter.com/QTTfqLE4mE
Earlier in the day, Font paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat and also signed the visitors', diary.
In a post on X, Font said, "Together with our delegation of ministers and parliamentarians, we paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, the memorial erected in his honor in New Delhi. His legacy reminds us that with India, we not only share common interests and a future of great opportunities for our people, but also shared fundamental values."
Junto a nuestra delegación de ministros, parlamentarias y parlamentarios rendimos honores a Mahatma Gandhi en el Raj Ghat, memorial que se erige en su honor en Nueva Delhi. Su legado nos recuerda que con India no solo tenemos intereses en común y un futuro de grandes… pic.twitter.com/rKCPCfDOFG
— Gabriel Boric Font (@GabrielBoric) April 1, 2025
Jaiswal in a post on X said, "President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, honouring his lasting message of peace & non-violence. A moment of reflection on the enduring legacy of the Mahatma & shared values that unite India and Chile".
Earleir teh Chile President said that his country's delegation is in India to strengthen and strengthen our ties, and that's why I'm joined by government officials, the National Congress, business leaders, leaders in the fields of innovation and culture, distinguished professors, and students.
President @GabrielBoric of Chile pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, honouring his lasting message of peace & non-violence.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 1, 2025
A moment of reflection on the enduring legacy of the Mahatma & shared values that unite 🇮🇳 & 🇨🇱. pic.twitter.com/qpH046gqlX
Earlier in the day, Font began his visit to India, which he labelled as a "momentous occassion".
6:30 de la mañana en Nueva Delhi y desde aquí damos inicio a esta Visita de Estado a India, trascendental para fortalecer y diversificar nuestras relaciones económicas, políticas y culturales en tiempos donde la cooperación multilateral es más necesaria que nunca. Hablamos de la… pic.twitter.com/oaLiEyVopn
— Gabriel Boric Font (@GabrielBoric) April 1, 2025
"We're here to strengthen and strengthen our ties, and that's why I'm joined by government officials, the National Congress, business leaders, leaders in the fields of innovation and culture, distinguished professors, and students. A busy schedule, I'll keep you posted!" he said.
The Chilean President met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the start of his State visit to India, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Pleased to call on President @GabrielBoric of Chile at the start of his State Visit to India.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 1, 2025
Appreciate his commitment for deepening our long-standing cooperation.
Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi today will foster new partnerships and greater engagement.
🇮🇳 🇨🇱 pic.twitter.com/9jDwwJaTiP
At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Boric's visit from April 1-5 is aimed at strengthening economic, political, and cultural ties. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, members of parliament, senior officials, business leaders, media representatives, and cultural figures engaged in India-Chile exchanges. (ANI)
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