The Chilean Government held today (14.01.2025/XNUMX/XNUMX) the second session of the High Level Commission for the Development of the Bioceanic Road Corridor. The central objective of this meeting has been to strengthen the strategic collaboration between the State and the regional governments of Antofagasta and Tarapacá, with the purpose of consolidating a land route that connects the Atlantic with the Pacific, positioning itself as a gateway for Chile, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil to the Asian market.
According to Chilean authorities, the meeting was attended by the ministers of the Interior, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Transport and Economy, as well as the governors of the Antofagasta and Tarapacá regions.
Thus, the meeting's main purpose was to define a coordinated work plan focused on planning security, infrastructure, border alignment and trade opportunities.
El Minister of Economy, Nicolás Grau, He expressed the progress made in the initial goals of the Bioceanic Road Corridor Action Plan, highlighting the importance of the key measures adopted to accelerate its implementation. “This project is essential for regional integration and the economic development of Chile,” he said.
For its part, the Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, He stressed the security dimension of the project, warning of the risks associated with organized crime, such as drug, arms and human trafficking, in the context of international trade that the corridor will facilitate.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Alberto van Klaveren He stressed the importance of international relations in the project. He underlined the coordination with Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, partner countries of the corridor, and highlighted the need to promote it globally. He also celebrated the fact that Chile has surpassed USD 100.000 billion in exports, an achievement reached thanks to the collaboration between the Government and the private sector.
El Minister of Transport, Juan Carlos Muñoz, He stressed the strategic priority of the Bioceanic Corridor, highlighting its potential to connect southern Brazil with the ports of northern Chile, consolidating the country as a competitive and reliable partner in the region.
Furthermore, the Undersecretary of the Treasury, Heidi Berner, announced that customs capabilities are being strengthened through technology and training, along with the signing of a new agreement with Zofri to improve the logistics that the corridor will require.
From the regional level, the Governor of Tarapaca, Jose Miguel Carvajal, expressed his optimism about the progress of the project, noting that it will lay the foundations for Latin America's trade with the world in the coming decades. Along the same lines, the Governor of Antofagasta, Ricardo Diaz, highlighted the need to improve interregional connectivity and diversify the economy of northern Chile, promoting activities beyond mining to generate wealth and sustainable development.
Overall, the statements by Chilean authorities reflect a comprehensive approach to the integration project, addressing aspects such as infrastructure, security, trade, international relations and regional development.
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