Undersecretary Sanhueza's visit to Indonesia and Vietnam aimed at strengthening economic ties and exploring potential for Chilean exports. In Indonesia, efforts were made to start negotiations for a deeper Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and apply for Chile's membership to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association (RCEP). Indonesia is seen as a market for Chilean pork and poultry due to its tourism and modern food culture.
In Vietnam, undersecretary Sanhueza held the Fifth Meeting of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement, aiming to authorize Chile's access to the Vietnamese market for beef, pork, and kiwis. Vietnam, with its rapid economic growth and high pork consumption, is a significant potential market for Chile. Chile is already a major meat exporter, ranking fifth in pork exports and twelfth in poultry meat globally.