Friday, 09/06/2017 19:10 (GMT+7)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has visited Argentina before heading to Mexico.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Source: Xinhua/VNA)
Ms. Angela Merkel is scheduled to talk on trade with two of Latin America's largest economies, officials said.
Chancellor Merkel visited Argentina on June 8th, the Argentine Foreign Minister confirmed, calling it "a sign of confidence" in President Mauricio Macri's free-market reforms.
Merkel praised Argentina's potential for the development of renewable resources, and said Germany could use its experience to help develop them. She also said the European Union should commit to reaching a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of South American countries.
German Chancellery spokesman Steffen Seibert stressed the importance of Merkel’s visit to Argentina. He considers it “important to find continuity in initiatives” and reaffirm commercial ties.
Argentina President Mauricio Macri’s first visit to Germany was last July, when he discussed the EU-Mercosur negotiations with Merkel.
Ms. Angela Merkel is visiting Latin America through a series of trips ahead of July's G-20 summit in Germany./.
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