FROM THE DESK OF AMBASSADOR
ARGENTINA AND INDIA
TOWARDS 70 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP
As we are celebrating our National Day, I believe it is a
great occasion to send a message regarding my country, what
is taking place this year in Argentina within the diplomatic
landscape and to express some thoughts and ideas on the
bilateral relations between our country and India.
Argentina is a young country, with only 200 years of
independence. A country with almost the same size as India
(but with a population of only 44.5 million), we are located
at the far south of the world, at the end of Latin America. Our
main language, Spanish, is spoken by almost 400 million
people around the world. We enjoy all types of climates and
landscapes, making Argentina an incredible destination for
tourism. Although we are far away from India, we share some
common values: democracy, plurality, family, and spirituality.
This brings us closer in some way and helps us bridge the
gap that distance imposes.
In the diplomatic sphere, this year Argentina is heading
the G20, which is the group that brings together the largest
6
economies of the world. On November 30th and December
1st, the Leader´s Summit will take place in our capital city,
Buenos Aires, gathering the Heads of State and Government
of all its members. This will be the last step of a year that
has been full of meetings and interactions both at the
governmental and civil society levels. Argentina has been
trying to express the views from the south during this year
and articulated an agenda with three main issues: future
of work, infrastructure for development and food security.
Along with this journey, India has been an important
voice, and we have worked together during all the year in
a constructive and positive manner. The role of India is a
very important one, not only due to its size but also as a
developing country. We have to unify forces in order to have
a good representation of developing countries at the level
of the G-20. I would like to use this occasion to express
my appreciation and thanks for the support of India during
this year.