Chile’s acting foreign minister highlighted the reopening of the country’s embassy in Riyadh.
Chile’s acting foreign minister Patricio Torres attended a ceremony marking Saudi Arabia’s National Day. He said bilateral trade exceeded $95 million in 2025.
Chile’s acting foreign minister, Patricio Torres, attended a ceremony marking the 96th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event was led by Ambassador Khalid Al Salloom.
In his speech, Torres described the reopening of Chile’s embassy in Riyadh as a milestone in bilateral relations. It coincided with the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
He said the step reflected a shared commitment to strengthening ties and building an even closer relationship.
On economic relations, Torres said Saudi Arabia had become an investment hub in the region and played an important role in regional and international affairs, energy markets and global supply chains.
Bilateral trade exceeded $95 million in 2025. Torres said the economic relationship was no longer limited to traditional trade and was beginning to include investment and new areas of cooperation.
He reaffirmed Chile’s commitment to further progress through high-level dialogue and concrete joint initiatives.
Translated from Spanish using artificial intelligence. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile
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