Chile favours India's UNSC candidature

Chile has affirmed its support to India's candidature for a permanent seat in the expanded United Nations Security Council as the two countries discussed various issues, including reform of the world body.

Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma, during a two-day visit to the Latin American country ending Tuesday, called on Chilean President Michelle Bachlet, the first woman head of the state, who assumed office on March 11. Sharma also held talks with Chilean Acting Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Portales.

The two leaders discussed wide range of issues of mutual interest, which included bilateral matters like trade, scientific cooperation and Free Trade Agreement, a release issued by the Indian Embassy said.  

Sharma also inaugurated a computer laboratory built by India at a cost of $30,000 to the Republic of India School in Santiago.