Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated José Antonio Kast Rist on assuming the office of President of Chile. Prime Minister Modi expressed his eagerness to work closely with President Kast Rist to strengthen the warm and friendly relations between India and Chile and to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, and energy. The congratulations were conveyed via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on March 13, 2026, at 12:54 PM, issued by PIB Delhi. The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure. The congratulatory message was also shared in Spanish.
Key Entities Referenced
José Antonio Kast Rist: The newly assumed President of Chile, a key figure in the bilateral relations discussed in the document.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, who extended congratulations and expressed a desire for strengthened bilateral cooperation.
President of Chile: The office held by José Antonio Kast Rist, central to the diplomatic engagement.
Prime Minister's Office: The issuing body of the press release, indicating the official nature of the communication.
Chile: The country whose President is being addressed, defining the geographical scope of the bilateral relations.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates José Antonio Kast
Rist on assuming the office of the President of
Chile
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 12:54PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated José Antonio Kast Rist on assuming the office of
the President of Chile. Shri Modi stated that he looks forward to working closely with him to further
strengthen the warm and friendly relations between India and Chile and to deepen cooperation across
trade, technology and energy. “Best wishes for a successful tenure! ”, Shri Modi said.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“Warm congratulations to José Antonio Kast Rist on assuming the office of the President of Chile. I look
forward to working closely with him to further strengthen the warm and friendly relations between India
and Chile and to deepen our cooperation across trade, technology and energy. Best wishes for a successful
tenure! “
@joseantoniokast
Warm congratulations to José Antonio Kast Rist on assuming the office of the
President of Chile. I look forward to working closely with him to further strengthen
the warm and friendly relations between India and Chile and to deepen our
cooperation across trade, technology and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2026
Cálidas felicitaciones a José Antonio Kast Rist por asumir el cargo de Presidente
de Chile. Espero trabajar estrechamente con él para seguir fortaleciendo las
cálidas y amistosas relaciones entre la India y Chile, y profundizar nuestra
cooperación en los ámbitos del comercio, la…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 13, 2026
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