Chile has taken a new step in strengthening its historic relationship with Palestine through the official establishment of the Chile–Palestine Friendship Group in the Senate. The cross-party parliamentary body aims to deepen political, diplomatic, cultural and human ties between the two peoples. As one of the largest parliamentary diplomacy groups in the National Congress, it seeks to reinforce a longstanding relationship that has been supported by successive democratic governments in Chile.

The group, chaired by Senator Sergio Gahona, brings together a broad majority of 28 senators from across the political spectrum. Its creation is being presented as a strong institutional signal that Chile’s relationship with Palestine goes beyond individual governments, political cycles or partisan divisions.

The group, chaired by Senator Sergio Gahona, brings together a broad majority of 28 senators from across the political spectrum. Its creation is being presented as a strong institutional signal that Chile’s relationship with Palestine goes beyond individual governments, political cycles or partisan divisions.

According to Gahona, the official establishment of the Friendship Group reflects a consolidated State position on international affairs and reaffirms Chile’s commitment to multilateralism, international law, human rights and the promotion of peace.

“The establishment of this group is a powerful political signal that projects and consolidates a State position on international affairs,” Gahona told MEMO,........

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