New Delhi, April 1 -- India and Chile will soon begin talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) focusing on a wide range of sectors like critical minerals, Antarctica and digital public infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a joint statement with Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday.

The statement came after Modi met with Boric, who is on a five-day state visit to India, his first since taking office, to review bilateral ties and discuss global issues.

"Partnerships in the field of critical minerals will be emphasized. Efforts will be made to establish resilient supply and value chains. In agriculture, we will collaborate to enhance food security by leveraging each other's strengths," the statem...