The chancellor Gerardo Werthein He was present on Europe, which commemorates the 1950 Schuman statement. In his speech, He emphasized the importance of the relationship between Mercosur and the European Unionas well as Argentina with the countries of the European continent.
Werthein urged to take a specific step in the bilateral relationship with the European bloc. “We believe that it is time to move towards the firm and imprisonment of the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union”Said the official before diplomats and foreign authorities.
In this ceremony, where European ambassadors were present, the official stressed that the treaty should not be seen only from a commercial perspective: “For us it is not just tariffs or markets. It is about defining clear rules to connect commercially with one of the most relevant regions of the planet. ”
“The European Union is the main foreign investor in our countrya central commercial partner, ”Werthein said in his speech, making clear the vision of the government about the weight that the good relationship between both blocks would have.
“Argentina reaffirms its commitment to a foreign policy aimed at opening concrete opportunities for its citizens and attracting investments that drive growth. We want to deepen that bond on realistic, balanced and mutually beneficial bases“He added.
Within that framework, he referred to the model that promotes the current government: “From our perspective, It is essential to move towards a model that eliminates unnecessary regulationsbecause we understand that regulation kills innovation, and without innovation there is no economic growth. ”
According to Werthein, the key to sustained development is allowing economies to operate with less obstacles and greater dynamism. “If we want a dynamic, competitive and open future, we need to free the creative forces of our societies, stimulate economic freedom and allow new ideas, investments and opportunities to flourish”, He said before the European diplomatic corps.
In tune with that look, he presented the government of Javier Milei as committed to “A deep reform to restore work incentives, merit and investment“, And with the aim of building”a more efficient, more transparent and less invasive state”.
The Chancellor’s speech He reviewed Argentina’s vision about its foreign policyand claimed the spirit of cooperation, beyond the agreement between the South America block and the European Union, specifically.
“We are convinced that The most solid links are built when each party contributes the best of itselfrespecting the differences and finding points of genuine coincidence, ”said Werthein.
And he added: “The relationship with Europe is strengthened by what we share in the pastbut also for a vision of the future anchored in those values. ”
Werthein also defined an international relations model that combines defense of national interest with genuine cooperation.
“We reaffirm a foreign policy that values mutual understanding, which prioritizes national interest in a mature and intelligent way, and that recognizes that freedom, economic, political and social, It is the true engine of growth, innovation and progress”, He explained in the speech.
The chancellor remarked that it is not about adopting a homogeneous vision of the world, but about establishing links respecting the peculiarities. “We believe that international cooperation does not require uniformity or implies giving up our national identity“, said.
In another passage from his speech, Werthein reaffirmed the historical axes of Argentine diplomacyas the claim on the Falkland Islands and the defense of international legality.
“Also allow me to reaffirm, with the respect and conviction that characterize us, The legitimate sovereign rights of the Argentine Republic about the Falkland IslandsSouth Georgias, South Sandwich and the surrounding maritime spaces, ”he said.
He said it’s about “an issue that is an essential part of our national identity and our diplomatic agenda“And that the Argentine position” is always held within the framework of international law and the permanent call to dialogue. “
And he continued: “We trust that, following the spirit of cooperation that guides the international community, We can move towards a peaceful, fair and lasting solution of this historical dispute ”.
In addition, the Chancellor expressed the solidarity of the Argentine government with Ukraine -which described as a “friendly country” -, in front of the Russian invasion. “From the beginning of the Russian invasion, we have always been close to Ukraine”He said.
The message included a desire for peaceful closing: “We deeply wish that it is reached, as soon as possible, a cessation of the definitive fire that ends human suffering and allow to channel the differences, however deep, within a framework of peaceful and constructive dialogue ”.
“Today more than ever, Argentina appears to the world with the conviction that, together with partners such as Europe, We can open a new stage of freedom, growth and shared prosperity”Werthein closed.
