Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with Argentine President Javier Milei, calling the discussions “excellent” and saying the two sides had made “significant progress” in strengthening bilateral ties.
In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi said: “Excellent meeting with President Javier Milei of Argentina. We celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Argentina and 5 years since we elevated our relationship to a Strategic Partnership. We have made significant progress in our bilateral relations, but we both agree that the path ahead is even more promising.”
PM Modi and Milei reviewed current partnerships and stressed expanding cooperation in key sectors, including trade, agriculture, energy, defence and security. Highlighting the need to broaden economic engagement, both leaders identified potential in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and sports.
“President Milei and I discussed how to diversify commercial ties, cooperation in agriculture, defence, security, energy, and more. There is a vast field of action in areas such as pharmaceuticals and sports,” PM Modi added in his post.
The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen ties in line with their shared priorities and contribute more actively to the Global South.
Soon after arriving in Buenos Aires, the PM paid tribute at the San Martin Memorial, dedicated to General Jose de San Martin, a national hero who liberated Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Earlier on Friday, members of the Indian community in Buenos Aires welcomed PM Modi outside his hotel with chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and traditional dances. PM Modi thanked the diaspora for their support, writing: “Distance is no barrier when it comes to cultural connect! Honoured by the gracious welcome from the Indian community in Buenos Aires.”
“Landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit which will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. I’m eager to be meeting President Javier Milei and holding detailed talks with him”, he added.
The Prime Minister will next travel to Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit before heading to Namibia.
(IANS)
