Press Release

Visit of the President Dr. Michelle Bachelet of Chile to India

13/03/2009
At the invitation of Rashtrapatiji, the President of the Republic of Chile, H.E. Dr. Michelle Bachelet will pay a state visit to India from 16-20 March 2009. She is expected to be accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Ministers of Agriculture and Women Empowerment and a business delegation.

During the visit, the President of Chile will call on Rashtrapatiji who will host a State Banquet in her honour on 17th March 2009, at Rashtrapati Bhawan. As a special gesture, to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Chile, Rastrapatiji will host a cultural program at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 16th March 2009.

President Michelle Bachelet will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The Vice-President, External Affairs Minister, Leader of Opposition and Chairperson UPA will call on her.


A number of Agreements are expected to be signed during the visit.

The last state visit was undertaken by President Ricardo Lagos of Chile in January 2005. Rashtrapatiji paid a fruitful state visit to Chile in April 2008.

New Delhi
March 13, 2009