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Chile opens up to India's textiles and chemicals

New Delhi, 14 MayAvocados and blueberries from Chile may now hit the Indian markets while mangoes and pomegranates from here are likely to enter the South American country. Besides, textiles and chemicals from India would see greater market access in Chile.This is the outcome of Chile's agreement with the Union agriculture ministry. Separately, eyeing more trade with South America, India has expanded the trade agreement with Chile, and the new pact, on which discussions had been going on for 10 years, will come into force on Tuesday.However, shipments will have to go through phytosanitary inspection and certification.Chile sent more than 35,000 tonnes of fresh fruit in 2016-17, the bulk of which were red apples, apart from table grapes, kiwifruit, pears, and cherries.Chilean Ambassador Andres Barbe Gonzalez has highlighted the huge potential that exists for avocados and blueberries, particularly in hotels and fruit stores. Currently, avocados are imported from New Zealand while ...