Buenos Aires, December 16 (NA) – President Javier Milei received Chile's elected president, José Antonio Kast, at the Casa Rosada this Tuesday, fulfilling his campaign promise to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Following the meeting, Milei approached the fence separating the Government Palace from the Plaza de Mayo and emphasized: "Everything is going to be okay. We are going to have a very good relationship".
According to the Argentine News Agency, the head of state congratulated the Republican candidate on his resounding victory over the official candidate Jeannett Jara in the second round of the election and wished him success in his administration.
"What a victory! Congratulations, it was glorious," the president summarized as he greeted him.
José Antonio Kast upon leaving Casa Rosada.
NA Agency (Juan Foglia)
"An example," the Chilean responded, who also praised "the staunch defense" that Karina Milei professes for the head of state.
Through a brief statement from Balcarce 50, they highlighted: "The choice of our country as the first international destination for the President-elect of Chile shows the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship, which will enter a stage of renewed momentum and commitment in the face of the main challenges of the common agenda, as well as regional and global issues".
Furthermore, the libertarian confirmed his participation in the presidential handover ceremony in the Republic of Chile, which will take place next March 11.
During the first meeting, the Secretary General of the Presidency, Karina Milei, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pablo Quirno, participated.
"Congratulations, a very great joy," it is heard being said by the younger of the Mileis.
José Antonio Kast in Argentina.
NA Agency (Juan Foglia)
In the first encounter, both presidents outlined a roadmap for when Kass assumes the Presidency and established priorities in regional and border security, the fight against transnational organized crime, the promotion of trade and investment, and cooperation in key economic sectors.
"With this objective, the presidents instructed their work teams to initiate contacts to resume meetings of the main mechanisms of the bilateral agenda in order to advance the construction and consolidation of a fruitful and modern relationship that enhances the economic development and prosperity of our countries," revealed from the libertarian administration in a press release.
In turn, they indicated that the guiding principles that will "guide" this new stage in the bilateral relationship will be "the defense of freedom, life, and private property, in a spirit of cooperation and mutual trust, and with the firm political will to inaugurate a sustained path of growth for both countries and greater security in the region".
Kast left for the Intercontinental Hotel to complete the second part of his agenda, which includes a lunch with Argentine businessmen and a meeting with Chilean Ambassador José Antonio Viera-Gallo.
