Core Points - Chile's Foreign Minister is set to visit Brussels to host the inaugural Chile-EU Joint Council, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations [1] - The core agenda focuses on promoting and implementing the governance mechanism of the High-Level Framework Agreement signed in 2023, which has been approved by the Chilean Congress but awaits ratification from all EU member states [1] - A temporary trade agreement has been initiated, showing significant results with Chile's exports to the EU reaching $8.51 billion from January to October 2025, a 12% increase year-on-year [1] Trade Performance - Key products showing strong export growth include copper (up 44.3%), hazelnuts (up 226.1%), molybdenum (up 80.4%), and walnuts (up 77.1%) [1] - The implementation of the High-Level Framework Agreement is deemed crucial for Chile, as it aims to unlock the potential for political, economic, and sector-specific cooperation [1] Strategic Importance - The agreement is expected to strengthen the institutional framework of bilateral relations and create opportunities for attracting high-quality investments, promoting innovation, and building more competitive and sustainable value chains [1] - Chile anticipates that EU member states will expedite their ratification processes to enable the full effectiveness of the agreement [1] Additional Agenda Items - The Joint Council's agenda will also cover the evaluation of the outcomes from the EU-Latin America and Caribbean Community summit, progress from the COP30 climate conference, addressing transnational organized crime, and discussions on international peace and security issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Gaza crisis [1]