On Friday, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh planted a sapling of Pyrus calleryana at Plaza de la India in Santiago, Chile, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (One Tree for Mother) initiative, while also highlighting the global relevance of Mission LiFE.
"Planted a sapling of Pyrus calleryana at Plaza de la India in Santiago, Chile, following Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's call to plant a tree in honor of one's mother, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' and highlighting the global relevance of Mission LiFE," Singh posted on X.
On Thursday, Kirti Vardhan Singh paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Plaza de la India.
In a post on X, Singh stated, "A moment of silent reflection and homage in offering floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Plaza de la India. Gandhiji's legacy of truth and non-violence continues to inspire generations around the world."
Singh represented the Government of India at the inauguration ceremony of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast Rist in Valparaiso, and expressed New Delhi's commitment to strengthening partnership with Chile for shared prosperity and global cooperation, according to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
"Honored to represent India at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony in Valparaiso. India congratulates the people of Chile on this important democratic milestone. We remain committed to strengthening our partnership with Chile for shared prosperity and global cooperation," Singh posted on X.
He also held a meeting with Rist and conveyed the wishes of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to a robust partnership with Chile, focused on trade, technology, mining, development cooperation, and people-to-people ties.
Kirti Vardhan Singh also met Chile's former President Gabriel Boric Font.
"During these meetings, the two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in key areas, including trade, investment, health & pharmaceuticals, traditional medicines, science and technology, mining and mineral exploration, education, space, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges. They also agreed to diversify bilateral ties in new and emerging areas of contemporary relevance such as Digital Public Infrastructure, innovation, and green energy," the MEA stated.