President Chile Gabriel Borich went to the American base at the South Pole, entering history as the first Latin American leader who visited this region. It is reported by BBC.
Borich, who visited the South Polar Station of Amundsen-Scott in the Antarctic, said that visiting the South Pole was an important “milestone” for his country.
“This was the first time the Chilean president arrived at the South Pole and spoke about the country’s mission in the Antarctic,” he said.
Borich noted that his visit demonstrated Chile’s determination to play a key role in scientific projects in the region, in particular, related to climate change.
Earlier, the South Pole was visited only by the prime ministers of New Zealand and Norway.
Numerous countries apply to various parts of the Antarctic, including Chiles, Great Britain, France, Norway, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.
The Antarctic Treaty, signed in 1959, is aimed at ensuring that the continent on which there is neither government nor the indigenous population served in the interests of all mankind. The document prohibits any type of activity except scientific.