Santiago, 28 July 2022 (TDI): Chile’s Foreign Minister, Antonia Urrejola, and the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Carmen Gonsalves, signed an Amendment Protocol to the Social Security Agreement on 27 July.
This document, in force since 1997, allows Chileans working in the Netherlands, and Dutch people to work in Chile. In addition, this agreement also allows access to old age, disability, or death pensions.
La Canciller @UrrejolaRREE y la Embajadora de Países Bajos en Chile, @carmengonsalves, firmaron un Protocolo de Enmienda que actualiza el Convenio de Seguridad Social entre ambos países. pic.twitter.com/UfVheOB7YF
— Cancillería Chile 🇨🇱 (@Minrel_Chile) July 27, 2022
Agenda of the Meeting
The protocol signed makes it possible to adjust the benefits provided to nationals of both countries. It also allows for adjusting benefits according to the cost of living in the country where the beneficiaries reside.
Furthermore, the two sides also discussed strengthening the bilateral relations between Chile and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
“The modernization of the Social Security Agreement will benefit the hundreds of Chileans and Dutch nationals. It will allow those who live, work and contribute to their pensions in the other country, providing certainty in paying them,” said Antonia Urrejola.
“The updating of this agreement reflects the excellent state of bilateral relations and the conviction of our two countries. In addition, it will allow us to improve the quality of life of our citizens in favoring actions,” she added.
Likewise, they also discussed trade and economic relations between the two countries. Moreover, Gonsalves highlighted that the Netherlands is the second country in Europe and the fourth worldwide, with the largest FDI in Chile.
“We are ready to continue strengthening our ties, always projecting them to the welfare of our peoples and future generations,” Urrejola said.
Chile-Netherlands relations
Bilateral relations between Chile and Netherlands were established in 1826. Chile established its Embassy in Hague, and the Netherlands Embassy in Chile is located in Santiago.
Chile and the Netherlands have a long-standing bilateral relationship. Although the commerce between both countries still has good growth potential, the Netherlands is a large investor in Chile.
The Netherlands is also recognized in Chile for its innovative capabilities, sustainability focus, and cooperative approach. They have trade cooperation in agriculture, water management, ports and logistics, circular economy, and sustainable cities.
