The United States has extended congratulations to José Antonio Kast on his election as President of Chile. In a statement, the U.S. government expressed confidence in President-Elect Kast's leadership and its potential to further shared priorities between the two countries.
"Under his leadership, we are confident Chile will advance shared priorities to include strengthening public security, ending illegal immigration, and revitalizing our commercial relationship. The United States looks forward to working closely with his administration to deepen our partnership and promote shared prosperity in our hemisphere," the statement said.
The announcement comes as both nations continue efforts to address issues such as public safety, migration, and economic cooperation within the region.
