Chile and UAE Strengthen Ties at Business & Investment Roundtable
This week, Chile took a significant step forward in enhancing its international economic presence through a high-level business and investment meeting with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event, titled the “Chile–UAE Business & Investment Roundtable”, was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile through the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations (SUBREI), in coordination with ProChile and InvestChile. The UAE delegation was led by Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade.
The roundtable brought together 22 senior executives and investors representing strategic sectors such as infrastructure, ports, energy, technology, banking, investments, and agribusiness. These Emirati leaders engaged with key representatives from Chilean trade associations and business chambers relevant to priority areas of the bilateral economic relationship.
Public and private entities in attendance included the Sociedad Nacional de Agricultura (SNA), the Agrifood Export Council, the National Mining Society (SONAMI), the Association of Industrial Suppliers for Mining (APRIMIN), ACTI Chile, the FinteChile (Chilean FinTech Association), ChileTech, the Chilean Association for Renewable Energies and Storage (ACERA AG), and the General Directorate of Concessions of the Ministry of Public Works. Participants presented concrete opportunities for collaboration, investment, and joint project development.
The meeting placed a spotlight on Chile’s competitive advantages as an international business hub, such as its institutional stability, broad network of trade agreements, and the promising potential of its strategic sectors.
Juan Pablo Candia, Acting Director of InvestChile, remarked:
“The UAE has established itself as one of the most relevant players in global investment, and we see growing interest in exploring the Chilean market. Our country has exceptional conditions to become a strategic partner for the expansion of Emirati investment in Latin America.“
The UAE Minister’s official visit also encompassed engagements with other Chilean stakeholders, including SOFOFA (Society for Fostering Chilean Industry) and various government ministries. These interactions reflect the UAE’s growing interest in strengthening its presence in Latin America and deepening ties with Chile.
According to SUBREI figures, bilateral trade between Chile and the UAE reached US$320 million in 2025, with an average annual growth of 2.3%. This continued growth highlights the increasing significance of the partnership and underscores both countries’ commitment to expanding cooperation in foreign investment and international trade.
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Team V.4-LKDN-UAE
