RE: RNS Out23 Apr 2023 11:13
Chilean Government making conciliatory noises,
“After President Boric's announcement, various authorities of his government have tried to deliver signals of calm. “Great news for Chile! We already have a national strategy for lithium”, wrote the chancellor, Alberto van Klaveren, who during the day described it as “an error” to speak of nationalization. "It is a strategic resource, open to sustainable development through public-private partnership and with a view to incorporating added value and generating research and technological development," added the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chilean Executive.
The president himself, from his tour to the northern city of Anto***asta, assured that his Administration has "set an ambitious goal that will require a lot of dialogue" and valued the opinion of the US Chamber of Commerce, which "approves of eyes” the announcements of the Chilean Government regarding the so-called white gold.”