EMBASSY of CHILE
NEWS
A newspaper published by the Embassy of Chile to the United States www.chile-usa.org | December 2011 | Nº5
President Piñera and Governor Patrick agree on a joint working program at La Moneda presidential palace
Chile and Massachusetts are now partners
President Piñera at APEC Summit APEC concluded its year hosted by the U.S. with a summit in Hawaii, where once again, presidents Piñera and Obama met. Chile and Vietnam sign free trade agreement. | page 6
Chilean Senators participate in seminars organized by Embassy Chile’s current political situation and education issues analyzed with U.S. experts. | page 4
President Sebastián Piñera and Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts shake hands after signing a joint working program.
Education, energy and biotechnology are main pillars of agreement It all transpired in less than three months: the visit, the proposal, negotiations and the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between Chile and the state of Massachusetts on December 1, 2011. President Piñera and Governor Deval Patrick --the first African-American to be elected governor of this state—recognized a clear connection between their respective governments’ pursuit of new opportunities in the areas of science, entrepreneurship and energy. The Chilean president expressed interest in the vast potential offered by Massachusetts, where some of the most productive academics in the world conduct their work and where the greatest number of patents and technology licenses are granted in the United States. For Massachusetts, the agreement provides an opportunity to develop links with a growing country that requires technology, energy and education at the highest level. | continue in page 2
Chile at the Fresh Summit Produce Market in Atlanta Chilean food products on display at the country’s official booth at the most important trade show of its kind in the U.S. | page 4
An Embassy of Chile in Washington D.C. initiative
Empowering women by learning from the U.S. experience
Second Meeting of Chilean Scientists in Boston Chilean science professors, researchers and students attended the Embassy and Nexos Chile-USA Association meeting to debate the future of science in Chile. | page 7
Support for entrepreneurs and after school childcare among highlighted programs Two representatives from the Work and Participation department of Chile’s National Women’s Service (SERNAM) were invited by the Embassy of Chile to learn firsthand about current programs in the United States aimed at promoting female entrepreneurship and the economic development of women. During the third week of November, SERNAM officials María Jesús Jaqueih and Soledad Valdés were able to directly experience, share knowhow and establish contacts with their American counterparts in both public and private organizations responsible for innovative initiatives aimed at a greater inclusion of women in the workforce. In terms of entrepreneurship, the meeting with the | continue in page 3
Mario Toral show at the Embassy of Chile’s Art Salon
Ambassador Arturo Fermandois with Soledad Valdés and María Jesus Jaqueih from the Chilean National Women’s Service.
The Chilean artist reveals his latest work at an exhibition in Washington, D.C. Well-attended opening takes place at the Embassy’s art space. | page 5
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