Chile: Foreign Relations

Chile's approach to international affairs has long rested on a set of stable principles, including respect for the sovereign equality of states, non-intervention, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Chilean governments across the political spectrum have generally maintained continuity in these commitments, reinforcing the country's reputation for institutional stability in its diplomatic conduct.

Economic diplomacy has played a defining role in shaping Chile's global standing. In January 2010, the country became the thirty-first member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and at the time the only South American member of that body. Chile has also built an extensive network of free trade agreements, including one with the United States that entered into force in 2004 and reached full tariff elimination on bilateral trade by 2015.

More recently, Chilean foreign policy has moved toward greater diversification, reflected in its 2025 decision to begin the process of joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Alongside this shift, Chile continues to deepen cooperation with regional partners in Latin America and to participate actively in multilateral forums addressing trade, security, and sustainable development.