The new President of the Argentine Nation, Alberto Fernández, who will govern for the next four years, assured this Wednesday (10.12.2019) that his Government will bet on "for a united Latin America» where peace prevails.
Within the region, Argentina will bet on "Strengthen Mercosur» and hopes to maintain technological and productive integration with its main trading partner, Brazil.
In his message to the Legislative Assembly, Fernandez assured that «Argentina must integrate into globalization while preserving national production and employment.»
The head of state advocated for "an Argentina with a vision of a National Development Project, in which the agro-industry, the manufacturing industry, knowledge-based services, SMEs, regional economies and all productive activities are capable of adding value to our raw materials to export them and promote a robust internal market..
In foreign policy, his administration will work to promote global and plural integration.We want a dynamic commercial diplomacy that is politically innovative. That is why, in terms of international relations, we will implement plural and global integration.", said the new president. And he clarified: "Plural, because Argentina is a land of friendship and mature relations with all countries."
The new head of state also pledged to respect the Paris Agreement and to develop renewable sources.
Mercosur is made up of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela (currently suspended) and several associated states, including Chile and Bolivia, which is in the process of becoming a full member.
The new Government has a mandate until December 10, 2023.
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