<h1>India and Chile to Negotiate Economic Partnership Agreement, Enhancing Cooperation in Trade, Defense, and Critical Minerals</h1> India and Chile have agreed to begin negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement during talks between the two countries' leaders. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, defense, critical minerals, and health sectors. Both nations identified initiatives to strengthen their partnership over the next decade, including collaboration in digital infrastructure, renewable energy, space, and agriculture. They agreed to establish resilient supply chains for critical minerals and develop defense industrial manufacturing. The leaders also expressed consensus on resolving international disputes through dialogue and reforming the UN Security Council. An agreement on cultural exchange was signed, with plans to simplify visa processes and increase student exchanges.