On the sidelines of COP29 and at the dawn of the G20, Emmanuel Macron will meet this weekend with Javier Milei in Buenos Aires (Argentina) to “continue a demanding dialogue” particularly on the climate, announced the Elysée.
A trip to South America for “major global issues”. Emmanuel Macron is expected in Buenos Aires, Argentina this Saturday November 16 and Sunday November 17. The French president will meet ultraliberal President Javier Milei to “pursue a demanding dialogue” particularly on the climate, announced the Elysée.
This exchange takes place before Emmanuel Macron's participation in the G20 summit, on November 18 and 19 in Rio de Janeiro and on the sidelines of the COP29 which is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan until November 22.
According to the authorities, this visit to Argentina “will be a continuation of previous exchanges with President Milei and will aim to continue a demanding dialogue on major global issues, notably the climate, on the eve of the G20 summit, and to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors with a historic partner.
A great tour
According to a source close to the matter, Argentina wishes to acquire three French Scorpène submarines. The signing of a letter of intent with France faces financing difficulties on the part of the Argentines, added this source.
As part of this tour of Latin America, Emmanuel Macron “will then visit Chile on November 20 and 21, 2024, with stops in Santiago and Valparaiso”.
“This trip to the American continent follows the state visit last March to Brazil and will mark a new stage in the relaunch of our partnership with this region,” explained the presidency.
In Chile, with President Gabriel Boric, at the head of a left-wing coalition, Emmanuel Macron will work to develop “the relationship in all areas, with particular attention paid to the energy transition, artificial intelligence and cultural and academic exchanges,” according to the Elysée. “With the two presidents sharing the same vision of the importance of multilateralism, particularly in terms of protecting the oceans and biodiversity, discussions will focus on common initiatives.”
