Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephonic conversation today with President of Chile Gabriel Boric, reaffirming the close and collaborative relationship between the two nations.
During the call, both leaders underlined their mutual commitment to democratic values and the protection of human rights, laying the groundwork for expanded cooperation in the face of growing global challenges.
A key focus of the discussion was the robust trade and investment partnership between Canada and Chile, two long-standing allies in the Americas. Both Prime Minister Carney and President Boric emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration in critical sectors, including critical minerals, clean energy, artificial intelligence, and wildfire response efforts—areas of increasing importance as both countries confront climate and technological transitions.
The conversation also explored avenues to enhance resilience in supply chains and bolster cooperation in science and innovation, particularly in areas such as AI governance and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Carney and President Boric concluded their exchange by expressing a shared intent to remain in close contact as Canada and Chile continue to strengthen their bilateral ties and work together on pressing regional and global issues.
The call comes amid a period of heightened international focus on green energy transitions, technological innovation, and democratic solidarity—issues on which Canada and Chile have found growing common ground.
