The Argentine president, Javier Milei, canceled his official visit to Israel, which was part of his itinerary to the country, due to 'internal events in Argentina.' The decision to suspend the trip comes at a critical moment for his government.
During his visit to Jerusalem, Milei was expected to strengthen bilateral ties with Israel and speak before the Knesset in what would have been his second official visit to the country since taking office. The president's agenda in Israel, which included meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the signing of a memorandum of understanding on security, defense, and economic cooperation, has been suspended.
Milei's first visit to Israel as president was marked by his close relationship with Netanyahu and his commitment to bilateral cooperation. However, internal priorities in Argentina seem to have influenced the decision to postpone the meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister. The cancellation of the trip impacts Milei's foreign policy, as he seeks to project an image of international leadership and strengthen strategic alliances.
The visit to Israel was considered strategic for both nations, but it is now on hold, and it is unknown if it will be rescheduled in the future. The suspension of the trip has been confirmed as final for now, with the Argentine government focused on resolving internal conflicts and facing domestic challenges. The complex political and economic context, coupled with social tensions and the wait for an agreement with the IMF in Argentina, influenced the cancellation of other international activities of the president, such as a stopover in Spain.
