Buenos Aires. The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, received this Sunday his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, at the Casa Rosada, headquarters of the Executive.
The meeting takes place after a private dinner between the two leaders at the official residence on Saturday, and on the eve of the Group of Twenty (G20) summit that will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between this Monday and Tuesday. .
The two leaders greeted each other at the entrance of the Casa Rosada and posed for a photo in the White Room accompanied by the wife of the French president, Brigitte Macron, and the sister of the Argentine president and Secretary General of the Presidency, Karina Milei.
Around noon, the French president will participate in the Casa Rosada in a meeting with investors and businessmen.
Before meeting Milei at the Executive headquarters, the French head of state carried out two official activities.
At 9:00 a.m. Macron attended a ceremony in which he placed a wreath at the Church of the Holy Cross, in the central neighborhood of San Cristóbal, in tribute to two French victims of the last Argentine dictatorship (1976-1983), Alice Domon. and Leonie Duquet.
Despite the government’s contrasting vision of the state terrorism of the 1970s, Macron went to that temple where the two nuns attended and where they were kidnapped in 1977 by a task force – groups from the armed forces and paramilitaries–, before being murdered through the so-called death flights.
Macron then laid another wreath in honor of the liberator hero José de San Martín in the square that bears his name, in the Retiro neighborhood, as is usual during visits by foreign leaders.
The French president, who made a three-day official visit to Brazil in March, will take off from Buenos Aires that same Sunday at 2:30 p.m. heading to Rio de Janeiro, where the G20 summit will take place between Monday and Tuesday.
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How important is the historical context of human rights violations in shaping Argentina’s foreign relations today, particularly with countries like France?
Hello and welcome to our interview here on World Today News. Joining us today are two esteemed guests, Dr. Pablo Jimenez, a political analyst, and Dr. Cecilia Diaz, director of the Latin America Institute at the University of Washington. Both of you have extensive knowledge of Argentina’s political landscape, and we’re grateful for your presence today as President Javier Milei hosts French President Emmanuel Macron at the Casa Rosada.
Pablo, could you provide some insight into the significance of this meeting and how it might impact Argentina’s foreign policy?
Dr. Pablo Jimenez: Certainly. This meeting is significant because it highlights Argentina’s growing importance in the global arena. President Milei has been reaching out to leaders worldwide since taking office, and Macron’s visit indicates that France is interested in strengthening its ties with Argentina. The discussion between them is likely to focus on economic cooperation, trade agreements, and global issues such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, since Argentina holds the presidency of the G20 summit, we can expect discussions about the agenda for the upcoming meeting in Rio de Janeiro. It’s important to note that both leaders have taken contrasting stances on several issues, including the economy and human rights violations during the military dictatorship. Still, they share common interests in addressing global challenges collectively.
Cecilia, as an expert on Latin American affairs, how do you see this meeting shaping up given the historical tensions between France and Argentina over human rights violations during the dictatorship?
Dr. Cecilia Diaz: The visit of French President Macron marks a significant step forward in the relationship between the two countries. Although there are still many unresolved issues regarding human rights abuses committed during the dictatorship, Macron’s decision to honor the memory of the two French nuns who were killed signifies France’s recognition of Argentina’s efforts to confront its past. Furthermore, President Milei has been open about the need to move forward and focus on the present and future, which aligns with Macron’s agenda for the G20 summit. However, it remains to be seen how far Argentina’s progress in human rights reconciliation will go under Milei’s administration.
In terms of economic cooperation
