Argentina President Alberto Fernández Commends India for Successful G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges

Argentina President Alberto Fernández Commends India for Successful G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges

VoM News Desk | September 9, 2023 | 11:44 AM IST | Breaking News, World | Follow on Google News

Argentina President Alberto Fernández Commends India for Successful G20 Summit Amid Global Challenges. Image/President Alberto Fernández. Foto: Presidencia de la Nación

Argentina President’s Praise for India

Argentina’s President, Alberto Fernández, expressed his admiration for India’s successful hosting of the G20 Summit, acknowledging the challenging global context, including the ongoing Ukrainian conflict. He commended India’s role as a wonderful host and leader of the G20 during these complex times.

Special Relationship Between India and Argentina

President Fernández highlighted the unique and special relationship between India and Argentina. He emphasized the enduring ties between the two countries, noting that both nations share a deep-rooted bond. Interestingly, he drew attention to a common cultural icon, Lionel Messi, who is celebrated and cherished in both Argentina and India. However, beyond shared figures, President Fernández stressed the importance of their similar worldviews, which further solidify their connection.

Argentina’s BRICS Membership and Proposal for a Common Currency

President Fernández expressed his appreciation for Argentina’s invitation to join the BRICS alliance following the 15th BRICS Summit. He commended the founding members of BRICS for their decision to expand the alliance by incorporating new countries. Additionally, he lauded their innovative proposal to create a common currency, signaling a move away from the dominance of the US Dollar. President Fernández revealed that he had discussed Argentina’s BRICS membership with world leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity.

G20 Inclusion of Latin American and Caribbean States

President Fernández proposed expanding the G20 to include Latin American and Caribbean States, a move he believed would be in line with the recent inclusion of the African Union. He emphasized the similarities in challenges faced by these regions and suggested that their involvement would enhance the G20’s effectiveness in addressing global issues.

Views on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Sharing his perspective on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Fernández acknowledged the stark differences in views between the northern and southern regions. While the northern nations have adopted a strict stance in supporting Ukraine with weapons and resources, the southern nations, including Argentina, have varying perspectives. President Fernández stated that Argentina believes Russia’s actions in the conflict were wrong.

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