Britain's Prime Minister spoke by telephone with Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast on 23 October 2026, according to a Downing Street press release. The two leaders opened by setting out shared ambitions to strengthen ties between the countries, including in defence, security, science and trade.

On defence, they agreed the UK and Chile should work together to modernise defence capabilities. The Prime Minister also raised the UK's interest in ensuring Falkland Islanders retain the ability to exercise the right of self-determination.

The leaders discussed growing cultural, scientific and people-to-people links and the positive effect on investment and infrastructure opportunities. Both recognised untapped trade opportunities and agreed on the need for closer trading, and said they looked forward to speaking again.