The head of American diplomacy, Antony Blinken, met this Wednesday with President Gabriel Boric and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonia Urrejola, where the migration crisis, human rights, the climate crisis and the search for peace were discussed. investments.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, He said on Wednesday that he is “convinced” that investments can be increased in Chile, parallel to the outcome of the constituent process.

“The relationship is already strong in terms of trade and investment, but we are convinced that it can still be increased and strengthened”, Blinken said.

The above, during a joint press conference in Santiago de Chile with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of that country, Antonia Urrejola.

The head of American diplomacy responded in this way when asked how the constitutional process that Chile is going through may affect investments in the country.

Blinken avoided commenting on the political situation since, he said, it is something that “It depends on the Chilean people and it is not a question that concerns the United States.”

However, the Secretary of State estimated that in Chile “there are huge business and investment opportunities” thanks to your leadership against the climate crisis.

“We are looking for ways to increase US investment,” assured the head of the White House.

He explained that the Andean country “He is very well placed” to create green economy jobs related to renewable energy and technology for sustainable development.

And he also promised to channel investments through regional development banks.

The United States would increase its investments in Chile, according to Blinken

In this regard, the Chilean minister assured that her government is “Work hard” to get investment anywhere in the world. After that he gave as an example Gabriel Boric’s travels in Canada and the United States.

He assured that several countries have shown interest in “invest in renewable energy” in Chile and improve production chains. In addition, he said he hoped to conclude a trade agreement with the European Union.

“We have a very open investment program and we are on the right track,” Urrejola said.

The press conference took place after the meeting they held Blinken and President Gabriel Boric at La Moneda, as part of the US Secretary of State’s tour of Latin America.

Boric described the reunion on social media as “very good conversation”.

We had a very good conversation with @SecBlinken around the strengthening of democratic institutions, sustainable development and trade, in addition to the rise of ambition in the face of the climate crisis. We will continue to work for the development of the region pic.twitter.com/qvgho7cEp0

— Police Gabriel Boric (@gabrielboric) October 5, 2022