This year marks a significant milestone in the relationship between Chile and the Chinese mainland, celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations and 20 years of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The FTA has played a pivotal role in boosting Chile's agricultural exports, particularly cherries, to one of the world's largest markets.
In a recent interview with CGTN's Wang Tianyu, Chile's Ambassador to China, Mauricio Hurtado, highlighted the success of the FTA in facilitating seamless trade and opening new avenues for collaboration between the two nations. \"The China-Chile FTA has been instrumental in elevating Chile's agricultural sector, making our cherries a favorite in Chinese markets,\" Ambassador Hurtado remarked.
The surge in cherry exports is not just a testament to the effective trade policies but also to the strong diplomatic ties that have been nurtured over the decades. As both countries look towards the future, there are promising opportunities to expand collaborations beyond agriculture, potentially exploring innovations in sustainable farming and technology integration.
This bilateral relationship serves as a model for global trade partnerships, demonstrating how well-crafted agreements can lead to mutual prosperity and deeper cultural exchanges.
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Chilean Ambassador: China-Chile FTA lifts Chile's agricultural exports
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