As set out in a formal announcement, On September 15, 2026, the Ministers of Defence and Foreign Relations met with Commanders-in-Chief to analyse the international scenario. The statement, published on the Ministry of Foreign Relations’ website, indicates this meeting took place. This event is a regular occurrence, as confirmed by a statement from March of this year. The Ministry of Foreign Relations strengthened its presence abroad during the Fiestas Patrias on September 12, 2026, as announced in a prior press release. The meeting between the Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministers and Commanders-in-Chief occurred on September 15, 2026, as confirmed by a subsequent press release. The Minister of Defence and Foreign Relations, Pérez Mackenna, met with the Council of the Chancellor, stating “The defence of Chile’s interests in the world must be one.”
Context
The announcement details a routine diplomatic engagement. The meeting between the Ministers of Defence and Foreign Relations and the Commanders-in-Chief is a recurring event, as evidenced by a press release from March of this year and a statement from September 12th concerning the Fiestas Patrias. The statement does not mention the specific topics discussed during the meeting, nor does it provide details on the Commanders-in-Chief present. The statement does not address the objectives of the meeting beyond “analysing the international scenario.” This activity is consistent with previous actions by the Ministry of Foreign Relations, including strengthening its international presence during national holidays. The statement does not address the composition of the Council of the Chancellor.
Sources & Further Reading
- Official press release
- Foreign ministry source
- Martes 15 de septiembre de 2026 Comunicado de prensa (Unknown Da)
- Sábado 12 de septiembre de 2026 Cancillería fortalecerá su presencia en el extranjero durante las Fiestas Patrias (Unknown Da)
- Martes 15 de septiembre de 2026 Ministros de Defensa y de Relaciones Exteriores se reúnen con comandantes en jefe para analizar el escenario internacional (Unknown Da)
