The Chilean Ministry of Affairs foreign announced this Wednesday, January 4, that the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, will arriveto Chile next Monday 10 January, in an official visit with the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, focused on promoting bilateral relations and socioeconomic cooperation, as well as political analysis of the region, where progressive governments have flourished.
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both leaders They will also address trade relations, the fight against the climate crisis, the various regional forums in which they participate, the feminist agenda and the migratory crisis that is shaking South America, among other varied issues of mutual interest, explained to ‘EFE’ diplomatic sources.
“We are going to have an official visit from President Petro next week. He will meet with our president and with the different powers of the State, with an economic agenda and also on those issues that concern us such as climate change”pointed from the presidential palace from La Moneda the Chilean Foreign Minister, Antonia Urrejola.
The establishment of left-wing governments in Colombia and Chile ventures a time of harmony between both nations as was already made clear during the ceremony of Petro possession in August 2022 in Colombia, which was attended by the Chilean president. We tell you all the details of the Petro schedule in Chile.
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This is Petro’s agenda in Chile
Gustavo Petro and Gabriel Boric.
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President Petro will arrive in Chile around 12 pm on Monday, January 9, at the Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Santiago, according to his office.
The first act will be an offering floral that the president deposited before the Monument of the Liberator of ChileGeneral Bernardo O.‘Higgins‘. After this, he will move towards the Plaza de la Constitución, escorted by mounted lancers of the Regiment of Armored Cavalry No. 1 ‘grenadiers‘, to meet Boric.
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In addition, it will be given the welcoming ceremony and the presidents of Colombia and Chile will go to a private audience in the Coin Palace.
Then it will develop the extended meeting between the presidents Petro and Boric, together with their delegations. At the end of the meeting, a joint statement will be offered to the media.
Subsequently, the act will take place in which the president of Chile will impose on Petro the Collar of the Order of Meritthe highest distinction of that country, while the Head of State will deliver the Order of Boyacá, in the degree of Grand Collar, to the Chilean ruler.
After 1 p.m. Petro will have an audience with the president of the Chilean Senate, Álvaro Elizalde Soto, and with the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Vlado Mirosevic Verdugo.
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Thence, will be in the Municipality of Santiago, where Hassler will give him the keys to the city and will declare him an Illustrious Guest. And finally, at night, the president of Colombia will attend a dinner offered by the pChilean resident.
On January 11, the head of state will continue with the bilateral agenda, with visits to representatives of the high courts.
The foreign minister will also travel to Chile Alvaro Leyva; the chief of staff, Laura Sarabia; and the Vice Minister of Foreign Relations, Francisco José Coy.
EFE
