Within the framework of President Alberto Fernández's visit to Chile, both governments signed this Tuesday (26.01.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX) an agreement to implement integrated border control on the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, located at the southern tip of America.
According to release of the Argentine Government, Foreign Minister Felipe Solá and his Chilean counterpart Andrés Allamand signed an agreement to establish in theThe San Sebastian Border Crossing has an integrated control system, under the double-header modality, for passengers and cargo"This is a decision that will bring tangible benefits to the inhabitants of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, by facilitating transit between both countries," according to the text.
It should be noted that border controls are carried out in a single border complex where officials from both countries work. There, in the same instance, the control of departure from the country of origin and entry into the country of destination is carried out.
Official information indicates that "the integrated control area will consist of the access route from said enclosures to the international border, and Both countries will assume the costs of adaptation and operation, including the maintenance, repairs and improvements necessary for the normal operation of the complex in their respective territories and the performance of the officials."
In addition, both foreign ministers signed a Agreement on the reciprocal recognition and exchange of driving licences, by which citizens of Argentina and Chile will be able to temporarily drive vehicles in the neighboring country with valid licenses, without having to take the theoretical and practical tests required to obtain them.
Finally, Presidents Alberto Fernández and Sebastián Piñera They signed a joint declaration that puts special focus on the issues of connectivity, infrastructure, physical and digital integration, border facilitation, expansion of bilateral trade and cooperation in health, science and tourism.
In the document, the leaders highlighted the Close coordination between border and road services of both countries and the progress made in border facilitation and streamlining.
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