New Delhi, April 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on visiting Chilean President Gabriel Boric and voiced confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today will foster new partnerships and greater engagement.

In a post on X, the EAM said:

"Pleased to call on President @GabrielBoric of Chile at the start of his State Visit to India. "Appreciate his commitment for deepening our long-standing cooperation.

"Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi today will foster new partnerships and greater engagement."

Earlier, the Chilean President paid homage at Rajghat.

He was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport on his arrival in the morning, and was received by Minister of State for External Affairs ...