Vice President Tajani attends Presidential Inauguration Ceremony in Chile

European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani would travel to Chile to attend the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Michelle Bachelet on behalf of the European Union on 10th and 11th March 2014. Vice President Tajani would congratulate the President on her election victory and reaffirm the EU's commitment to maintain and further strengthen the already excellent relations with Chile.

He would also reiterate the commitment of the EU to maintain good economic relations, as the EU is the second largest trading partner of Chile and the first provider of foreign investment. Discussions would focus on exploring new areas for cooperation.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Proposal for a Council Decision on a position to be taken by the European Union within the EU-Chile Association Committee regarding the amendment of Annex XII to the Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, setting out the list of Chilean entities which procure in accordance with the provisions of Title IV of Part IV (Government Procurement) http://www.europeansources.info/record/proposal-for-a-council-decision-on-a-position-to-be-taken-by-the-european-union-within-the-eu-chile-association-committee-regarding-the-amendment-of-annex-xii-to-the-agreement-establishing-an-associat/

ESO: Background information: Mission for Growth: Antonio Tajani, fostering economic ties between Chile and the EU http://www.europeansources.info/record/mission-for-growth-antonio-tajani-fostering-economic-ties-between-chile-and-the-eu/

ESO: Key Source: Relations between Chile and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/relations-between-chile-and-the-european-union/

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