[Four Latin American countries sign a joint statement to promote cooperation on critical minerals] On August 29, officials from the mining authorities of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru held a ministerial meeting in Santiago, the capital of Chile, on the 28th and signed a joint statement, calling for strengthening regional cooperation, promoting sustainable development, technological exchanges and investment in critical minerals, and jointly enhancing the region's status in the global critical mineral supply chain. The joint statement emphasized that mining is an important force in promoting economic growth, creating jobs, cultivating human capital and promoting social progress. The four countries will cooperate to promote the sustainable development of key minerals, strengthen experience exchanges in areas such as geological research, mining supervision, public policy, and professional talent training, explore technical and institutional cooperation mechanisms, and encourage the public and private sectors to jointly participate in scientific research and innovation projects. (CCTV News)