The Indo-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture is pleased to report a series of significant developments on the international stage. These events highlight the strength and resilience of Chile's diplomatic and economic relations.
The Chilean Government has announced the appointment of Pablo Arriarán Ahumada as the new ambassador to the People's Republic of China. Arriarán, a seasoned diplomat with extensive international experience, assumes this critical role at a pivotal time in the relationship between the two nations. His diplomatic career includes ambassadorial roles in Egypt and Ecuador, and second-in-command positions in the embassies of Ecuador and Argentina. He has also had assignments in countries such as Gabon, Kenya, New Zealand, and the United States.
Chile has managed to successfully navigate the trade war instigated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the uncertainty this conflict has caused for the global economy, Chile has shown resilience and even reaped some benefits. However, the future impact of this conflict on the Chilean economy remains to be seen.
In response to potential U.S. tariffs on copper, Chile, through the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco), has submitted a letter to the United States defending its position as a "strategic and reliable partner". The administration of President Gabriel Boric has expressed concern over the possible imposition of tariffs on copper by the Trump administration and is closely monitoring the situation.
The Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) presented a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce defending its role as a strategic and reliable partner in the supply of copper, in light of potential tariffs by the U.S. "We sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce defending the strategic and reliable nature of our country's copper supply," said the Chilean ambassador to the U.S., Juan Gabriel Valdés.
In other news, the inaugural arrival and departure of the cruise ship Star Voyager, which underwent a USD 50 million refurbishment, was celebrated in Jakarta, strengthening the regional presence of the iconic Dream Cruises brand.
Finally, Chilean President Gabriel Boric has embarked on a trip to India with the aim of strengthening relations and attracting investments from the world's most populated country.
Source:
- Destacado Diplomático Asume Liderazgo en Embajada de Chile en China (Reportediario.cl)
- Cómo Chile ha logrado resistir la guerra comercial de Trump e incluso ha salido beneficiado de la misma - La Radio de Santiago (Eldiariodesantiago.cl)
- DF En Infinita | Ante aranceles al cobre: Chile envía carta a Estados Unidos (Infinita.cl)
- Chile defiende en EEUU su posición de socio estratégico de cobre ante posibles aranceles – El Diario Santiago (Eldiariosantiago.cl)
- Indonesia: Star Voyager hace salida inaugural desde Tanjung Priok - PortalPortuario (Portalportuario.cl)
- Boric viaja a la India para fortalecer relaciones y atraer inversiones del país más poblado del mundo | Economía | BioBioChile (Biobiochile.cl)