Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global leadership, describing him as a “key geopolitical player” capable of engaging with world leaders across political spectrums. His remarks came during his official visit to India, where he highlighted Modi’s ability to interact with leaders from the US, Ukraine, the European Union, Latin America, Greece, and Iran.
“Your stature today that you are able to converse with all the leaders of the world is something no other leader can claim now,” President Boric told Rashtrapati Bhavan.
🚨 Chile President on PM Modi.
“PM Modi can talk to every leader in the WORLD.” 🎯
“Mr Putin, Mr Trump, Mr Zelenskyy, European Union, Latin American leaders, Iran. You are a key GEOPOLITICAL player..” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WNld3V5wRe
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) April 2, 2025
Strengthening India-Chile Relations
Grateful to India for its welcome, President Boric said that his visit was important, being the first state visit of a Chilean president in 16 years. He appreciated India’s dramatic change in the last decade and stressed the importance of building bilateral relations.
“Chile is a nation that is linked to the world, and now we wish to develop our relationship with India. Today we signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs),” he mentioned. The pacts are on cultural exchanges, Antarctic studies, and strategic collaboration. He emphasized Chile’s position as an entrance to Antarctica, affirming the need for cooperation in scientific discovery.
A Cramped Itinerary in India
President Boric’s visit on April 1-5 covers New Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. President Boric initially met PM Modi in November 2024 on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where he paved the way for intensifying diplomatic contact.
To commemorate his visit, President Droupadi Murmu received a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan in his honor. The visit is expected to enhance ties between India and Chile in core sectors, indicating a mutual dedication to strategic autonomy and international cooperation.
