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"The Government of Chile signed two cooperation agreements with the United States on Monday, focused on the development of critical minerals and the strengthening of security ties between the nations, in an official ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry in Santiago. The event was led by Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francisco Perez Mackenna, and included the participation of various national authorities together with representatives of the US government, including Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Thomas Di Nanno. "These agreements, which add to others already signed, will allow Chile to project itself as a key player in the global energy transition, not only as a supplier of resources, but also as a country capable of developing technological capabilities, human capital and more advanced stages of their processing," Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs explained during the event. The first instrument corresponds to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on critical minerals, aimed at promoting investment and development along the value chain, from exploration through to processing. "It is the result of a strong bilateral relationship, built on more than two centuries of history, mutual trust and cooperation with one of our strategic partners", the foreign minister continued. In parallel, an amendment to the Letter of Agreement on narcotics control and law enforcement between the two countries was also signed. The instrument will allow strengthening the capacities of the Chilean State against transnational organised crime, addressing threats such as drug trafficking, cybercrime and money laundering. "It establishes a concrete framework of action to strengthen the capabilities of our law enforcement agencies and support the investigation and prosecution of criminal organisations and disrupt networks that violate international law," the foreign minister noted. Chile has signed similar agreements on critical minerals with countries such as Germany, Japan, and Canada, consolidating "an open, diversified and non-exclusive foreign policy," according to the authorities. "
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