Chilean President Gabriel Boric's speech at ESO Headquarters

Chilean President Gabriel Boric and a high-level delegation visited ESO Headquarters in Garching bei München on the 12th of June, 2024. The delegation included Aisén Etcheverry, Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation; Nicolás Grau, Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism; Luis Cordero, Minister of Justice and Human Rights; and Juan Carlos Muñoz, Minister of Transport and Telecommunications.

In his speech, President Boric said: “It's exciting to visit the headquarters of the European Southern Observatory, ESO, which uses impressive telescopes to carry out cutting-edge research from the Chilean territory in the north of our country, thanks to the privileged conditions we have. It's a source of immense pride to listen to Director Xavier Barcons, learn what is being done for science, and know that from Chile, a corner of the world, we are contributing to understanding the Universe.”