智利制造业促进协会赴马来西亚推动智加入RCEP
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-10-27 16:28

Core Viewpoint - Chile is actively seeking to enhance its trade relations with ASEAN countries by participating in business and investment summits, aiming to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which is the largest free trade agreement globally, covering 30% of the world's GDP [1] Group 1: Trade Relations - The Secretary-General of the Chilean Manufacturing Promotion Association (Sofofa), Añez, will visit Malaysia from October 25 to 26 to represent the private sector in a series of business and investment summits [1] - Sofofa's President, Navarro, emphasized the significant growth potential in trade between Chile and ASEAN, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and critical minerals [1] Group 2: Economic Data - The trade volume between Chile and ASEAN is projected to reach $4.454 billion in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 6.1% from 2019 to 2024 [1] - Chile aims to learn from ASEAN's experiences in attracting investment, promoting financing, and managing large investment projects in critical minerals [1]