Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Worship of the Argentine Republic

10/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/04/2024 16:20

Foreign Minister Diana Mondino’s official visit to India

On October 7 and 8, Foreign Minister Diana Mondino will make an official visit to the Republic of India, where she will meet Indian Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and other high authorities, with the aim of consolidating bilateral ties and increasing trade and investments.

The Foreign Minister's visit takes place in the context of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries commemorated this year. Mondino will be accompanied by the Argentine Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, and a delegation of Argentine businessmen.

On Monday, October 7, in New Delhi, Mondino will have a meeting with her counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to address the broad bilateral agenda: Argentina and India are strategic partners and the Indian market is the 4th destination for our country's exports.

She will also hold working meetings with the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India, Hardeep Singh Puri, and with the Minister Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. With them she will analyze opportunities to continue increasing bilateral trade in areas such as hydrocarbons, lithium development, agribusiness and machinery.

Likewise, Minister Mondino is expected to meet with the head of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi; and with the Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishna.

On Tuesday the 8th, Argentina's top diplomat will chair two events with local businessmen and investors, where she will offer a detailed overview of the economic reforms implemented by the government of President Javier Milei and the opportunities of the new business climate.

In addition, the Chancellor will be received by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goya. Both will analyze the possibilities of diversifying economic exchange and intensifying the relationship between the private sectors of Argentina and India.

Furthermore, the Foreign Minister will meet with Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goya. Both are expected to analyze the possibilities of diversifying economic exchange and intensifying the relationship between the private sectors of Argentina and India.