Buenos Aires, Argentina – President Javier Milei today hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Casa Rosada in a landmark meeting set to profoundly strengthen commercial ties between Argentina and India. This high-level bilateral encounter, the first formal one between the two nations in Argentina since 1968, underscores President Milei’s strategic vision to expand Argentina’s global economic footprint and unlock new avenues for prosperity.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Buenos Aires, ahead of the BRICS summit in Brazil, provided a crucial opportunity for both leaders to build upon their previous discussions at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Their shared agenda includes enhancing cooperation across vital sectors such as energy, defense production, trade, and culture, signaling a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership.

Argentina views its relationship with India as immensely strategically valuable. With India projected to become the world’s third-largest economy and facing a rapidly growing demand for food and energy, it represents a priority partner for Argentina’s exports and robust economic collaboration. The Milei administration believes a potential agreement with India would open up an immense market for Argentina’s thriving agro-industrial and energy sectors, while simultaneously fostering joint technological and productive initiatives that will drive innovation and growth.

India, in turn, has expressed keen interest in positioning Argentina as a key partner for investments, particularly in its rich energy and mining sectors. This burgeoning interest was further solidified by the successful First Joint Working Group Meeting on Mineral Resources held earlier this year between the two nations. Under President Milei’s decisive leadership, Argentina is actively cultivating these high-impact international relationships, solidifying its position as a vital player in the global economy and securing a prosperous future for its citizens.