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FTA with Chile helps Japan firms gain ground in S. America: Bachelet

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean President Michelle Bachelet speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at the presidential palace in Santiago on Aug. 29. Japan's free trade agreement with Chile will help Japanese companies to gain ground in other Latin American countries, Bachelet said ahead of her official visit to Tokyo in September.

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Abe in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) waves as he and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet head for their meeting at the presidential office in Santiago on July 31, 2014.

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Japan PM Abe meets Chilean business leaders

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (3rd from L) meets Chilean business leaders in Santiago on July 30, 2014, on the fourth leg of his South American swing.

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Japanese crown prince in Spain

SANTIAGO, Spain - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (C) visits the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain on June 15, 2013.

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Suspect denies murdering Japanese man

SANTIAGO, Chile - Christopher Quijada (L), accused of murdering a Japanese scientist during a robbery in Santiago, leaves a courtroom in the Chilean capital on May 11, 2012. Quijada, 25, who was arrested the previous day on suspicion of robbing and murdering Koichiro Morita, 58, a professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, did not intend to kill his victim, his attorney said at a court hearing examining grounds for the detention of the suspect.

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Suspect denies murdering Japanese man

SANTIAGO, Chile - Christopher Quijada (C), accused of murdering a Japanese scientist during a robbery in Santiago, talks to his attorney at a court in the Chilean capital on May 11, 2012. Quijada, 25, who was arrested the previous day on suspicion of robbing and murdering Koichiro Morita, 58, a professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, did not intend to kill his victim, the attorney said at a court hearing examining grounds for the detention of the suspect.

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Suspect arrested in murder of Japanese in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Christopher Quijada (C), the suspect in the robbery-murder of a Japanese man in Santiago, is taken by police officers after being arrested in the Chilean capital on the night of May 10, 2012. The 25-year-old Chilean man has remained silent during questioning about the killing of Koichiro Morita, 58, professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, a senior police official told a press conference the same day.

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Suspect arrested in murder of Japanese in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Christopher Quijada (R), the suspect in the robbery-murder of a Japanese man in Santiago, is taken by police officers after being arrested in the Chilean capital on the night of May 10, 2012. The 25-year-old Chilean man has remained silent during questioning about the killing of Koichiro Morita, 58, professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, a senior police official told a press conference the same day.

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Japanese astronomy professor found murdered in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Photo taken on May 9, 2012, shows an apartment building where Koichiro Morita, a Japanese professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, lived in Santiago, Chile. Morita was found collapsed on May 7 outside the building and later confirmed dead at a hospital, the NAOJ said on May 8.

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Japanese astronomy professor found murdered in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Photo taken on May 9, 2012, shows the outside of an apartment building where Koichiro Morita, Japanese professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, lived in Santiago, Chile. Morita was found collapsed on May 7 outside the building and later confirmed dead at a hospital, the NAOJ said on May 8.

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Japanese astronomy professor found murdered in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Photo taken on May 9, 2012, shows the outside of an apartment building where Koichiro Morita, Japanese professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, lived in Santiago, Chile. Morita was found collapsed on May 7 outside the building and later confirmed dead at a hospital, the NAOJ said on May 8.

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Memorial in Chile for Japan quake

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno (2nd from L) and Japanese Ambassador to Chile Wataru Hayashi (front R) head to a memorial sponsored by the Chilean government in Santiago on April 27, 2011, for the victims of the major March 11 quake and tsunami in Japan.

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Chilean president backs Japan TPP participation

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean President Sebastian Pinera speaks during an interview on Nov. 9, 2010, in Santiago. Pinera said Chile supports Japan's participation in a trans-Pacific free trade agreement and cooperating with Japan on the matter is a ''top priority'' for Chile.

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Chile quake death toll rises to over 700

SANTIAGO, Chile - A destroyed pedestrian overpass is seen at a closed international airport in a suburb near Santiago on Feb. 28, 2010, a day after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit the country. About 500,000 homes were reportedly seriously damaged with the death toll climbing over 700.

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Fujimori taken into custody by Interpol for extradition to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who has been confined to a house outside Santiago, leaves the house on Sept. 22 surrounded by Interpol and Chilean police officials to be extradited to Peru. The move came after the Chilean Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 21 that he should be extradited to Peru to face charges of corruption and abuse of human rights.

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Chile top court rules Fujimori should be extradited to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori (C) releases comments after the Chilean Supreme Court ruled that he should be extradited to Peru to face charges of corruption and abuse of human rights.

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Fujimori taken into custody by Interpol for extradition to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori (R, front), who has been confined to a house outside Santiago, leaves the house on Sept. 22 surrounded by Interpol and Chilean police officials to be extradited to Peru. The move came after the Chilean Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 21 that he should be extradited to Peru to face charges of corruption and abuse of human rights.

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Chile top court rules Fujimori should be extradited to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori speaks to the press on Sept. 21 after the Chilean Supreme Court ruled that Fujimori should be extradited to Peru to face charges of corruption and abuse of human rights, overturning a previous decision.

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Chile top court rules Fujimori should be extradited to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori (R) meets with a supporter at his house outside Santiago on Sept. 21 after the Chilean Supreme Court ruled that Fujimori should be extradited to Peru to face charges of corruption and abuse of human rights.

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Ex-Peruvian President Fujimori fails to win Diet seat in Japan

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who holds dual Peruvian-Japanese nationality, concedes defeat in Japan's House of Councillors election on July 29 after ballot returns show he failed to garner enough votes to win a seat in the upper house. Fujimori, who was on the ticket of the minor People's New Party, is under house arrest in Santiago. He was arrested by Chilean police in November 2005 after arriving unexpectedly from Tokyo ahead of Peru's presidential election in April 2006. On the background is a Fujimori poster used in his in absentia campaign in Japan.

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Chile apex court rules Fujimori should not be extradited to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori smiles as he reads out the decision by Chile's Supreme Court, watched by his daughter Keiko at a home outside Santiago on July 11. The court ruled that Fujimori should not be extradited to Peru, his lawyer said. On all counts of the charges, Fujimori has no direct involvement, the court said in handing down the decision.

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Chile apex court rules Fujimori should not be extradited to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who is under house arrest in Chile, talks over the cell phone with an acquaintance July 11 after Chile's Supreme Court decided earlier in the day that Fujimori should not be extradited to Peru. Fujimori, indicted in Peru on more than 20 counts of corruption and human rights violations, was arrested by Chilean police on Nov. 7, 2005.

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Chile apex court rules Fujimori should not be extradited to Peru

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who is under house arrest in Chile, rejoices July 11 after Chile's Supreme Court decided earlier in the day that Fujimori should not be extradited to Peru. Fujimori, indicted in Peru on more than 20 counts of corruption and human rights violations, was arrested by Chilean police on Nov. 7, 2005.

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Fujimori to decide whether to run in Japan election by June end

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori speaks to Kyodo News on June 22 in an interview at a private house in the outskirts of Santiago where he is under house arrest and faces the possibility of extradition to Peru. He says he will decide by the end of June whether to run in Japan's House of Councillors election next month.

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Prince Akishino visits Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prince Akishino (2nd from L) visits a national museum of natural history in Santiago on Nov. 4.

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Prince Akishino visits Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prince Akishino (R) talks to Japanese school students at a Japanese garden in Santiago on Nov. 4.

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Returning to Japan is 'one of the choices': Fujimori

SANTIAGO, Chile - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori said in an interview with Kyodo News in Santiago on May 20 that returning to live in Japan again using his dual citizenship is ''one of the choices'' available to him if Peruvian authorities continue to pursue criminal charges against him. Fujimori was released on bail May 18 as court hearings continue in Santiago over Peru's request for his extradition.

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Peru asks Chile to extradite ex-President Fujimori

SANTIAGO, Chile - Peru's Ambassador to Chile Jose Antonio Meyer (L) hands to Chilean Foreign Minister Ignacio Walker on Jan. 3 documents asking the Chilean government to extradite former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori to Peru. Meyer handed over the documents at the Foreign Ministry in Santiago.

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Peru asks Chile to extradite ex-President Fujimori

SANTIAGO, Chile - Peru's Ambassador to Chile Jose Antonio Meyer (L) meets Chilean Foreign Minister Ignacio Walker at Chile's Foreign Ministry in Santiago on Jan. 3 to ask the Chilean government to extradite former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori to Peru.

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Fujimori's daughter speaks in interview

SANTIAGO, Chile - Keiko Sofia Fujimori, eldest daughter of disgraced former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori currently detained in Chile, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Santiago on Dec. 30. She said she believes her father will be eventually set free. In Tokyo, a Peruvian party supporting the former president said it may field him as vice presidential candidate in an April presidential election.

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Daughter to head pro-Fujimori alliance

SANTIAGO, Chile - Keiko Fujimori, the 30-year-old daughter of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, speaks to a Kyodo News reporter in Santiago on Dec. 28.

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Fujimori's daughter says he called to prepare her for his arrest

SANTIAGO, Chili - Keiko Fujimori, the eldest daughter of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at a hotel in Santiago on Nov. 21. Keiko Fujimori is visiting Santiago from the United States to see her detained father.

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Peru recalls Japan envoy to protest over Fujimori case

LIMA, Peru - The Peruvian Foreign Ministry said Nov. 10 it will ''terminate the functions'' of its Ambassador to Japan Luis Macchiavello (file photo). The announcement was made after former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori was arrested Nov. 7 in Santiago, Chile, a day after leaving Tokyo.

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Japanese embassy official meets with Fujimori

SANTIAGO, Chile - A Japanese Embassy official speaks with reporters following his meeting in Santiago with former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who is detained in Chile at the request of the Peruvian government, on Nov. 9.

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Japan, Chile agree to launch joint FTA study panel

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Chilean President Ricardo Lagos shakes hands at La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 22 prior to their talks.

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Koizumi eyes friendly ties with China despite Yasukuni issue

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 22 after the end of the two-day annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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(2)Japan-China summit in Santiago

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd from L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) begin talks at a hotel in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21.

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(2)Koizumi, Putin agree to accelerate talks on isles dispute

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin sit for talks at a hotel in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21.

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(1)Japan-China summit in Santiago

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands at a hotel in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit.

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(4)APEC agrees to launch 'Santiago Initiative' to spur trade

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean President Ricardo Lagos (C) announces a joint declaration with other leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum standing behind him at the Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21 after they wrapped up their two-day summit.

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(3)APEC agrees to launch 'Santiago Initiative' to spur trade

SANTIAGO, Chile - U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin head for a group photo session during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21.

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(1)Koizumi, Putin agree to accelerate talks on isles dispute

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands at a hotel in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21 prior to their talks. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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(2)APEC agrees to launch 'Santiago Initiative' to spur trade

SANTIAGO, Chile - Russian President Vladimir Putin chats with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi during a photo session at the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21.

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(1)APEC agrees to launch 'Santiago Initiative' to spur trade

SANTIAGO, Chile - Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wearing ''chamanto,'' Chile's traditional garment, pose for photos at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21, the final day of their annual two-day summit.

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Koizumi holds talks with Yudhoyono

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono before their talks at a Santiago hotel on Nov. 20. They are in the Chilean capital to attend a summit meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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(2)Koizumi holds talks with Bush

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L in center) and U.S. President George W. Bush (R in center) pose for photos after their talks at a Santiago hotel on Nov. 20. They are in the Chilean capital to attend a summit meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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(1)APEC leaders meet in Santiago

SANTIAGO, Chile - U.S. President George W. Bush (L) is welcomed by Chilean President Ricardo Lagos at the outset of a summit meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Santiago on Nov. 20.

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(1)Koizumi holds talks with Bush

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) shakes hands with U.S. President George W. Bush prior to their talks at a Santiago hotel on Nov. 20. They are in the Chilean capital to attend a summit meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Koizumi leaves for APEC summit in Santiago

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi waves as he leaves Tokyo's Haneda airport on Nov. 19 for Santiago, Chile, to attend the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Japan, Philippines strike basic FTA accord

SANTIAGO, Chile - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Shoichi Nakagawa speaks to reporters at a hotel in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 18 after talks with Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry Cesar Purisima. They reached a basic agreement to conclude a bilateral free trade pact.