Lula goals in Argentina amid regional tension

Neto was introduced to the Americas by Brazilian Foreign Minister Michel Arslanyan Details of the agenda for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his first international visit since taking office. “Brazil returns to the world with its first mandatory pit stop in the region, starting at Argentina“, said the official in a press conference, from Brasilia. Thus, between Monday and Tuesday, Lula will seek to re-establish his country Leader At the same time, reinforces s He speaks clearly Joint work of the region at the international level. In addition to the signing of a strong regional integration agreement to rekindle the link between Argentina and Brazil, among the planned meetings are the names of the leaders of Cuba and Venezuela.

Reconciling positions and establishing dialogues and consensus They are Three of the buildings to bring Brazilian President in Buenos Aires. “It is a constitutional principle to work towards building a strong society in Latin America and the Caribbean regardless of political orientation,” said Neto, who in turn noted that The Brazilian leaders’ trip to Argentina is part of the tradition due to the historical and strategic relationship that both countries maintain. Link they aim to rebuild and relaunch after three years of “get awayIt was decided by the former president, Jair Bolsonaro.

In this line, he has developed Wide range of subjects that will make up the agreements within the framework of the meeting Seventh Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). Although many of them are in talks and in the process of negotiation, it was learned that: a new plan is being implemented for Fight hunger In partnership with the International Agency faw And also to counter inequality.

Chairman of the Special Advisory Board for International Relations, Christian Vargas Also select it works on 12 objective statements which is expected to be approved by mutual consent And that ranges from some issuesclassicas an attitude The region’s solidarity with Argentina regarding the Malvinas Islandsuntil: Climate changeor move on EnergeticAnd investments and program designs Industrialcooperate VoidAnd Sustainable development affiliate oceansand empowerment Women And equality from genderNuclear disarmament and cooperation in Fighting terrorism And for him Combating illegal arms trafficking.

It is about “taking advantage of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States to achieve regional integration and solve our common challenges”, Neto pointed out. It should be noted that, with Bolsonaro’s decision, Brazil left the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States for three years, and Lula decided to return when he took office, starting from January 1 of this year.

With regard to Argentina, the officials indicated that the axis will be to emphasize strategic cooperation and interdependence between institutions. “There is a very clear goal for both teams, with a drive from the highest level to move forward,” said the Secretary of the Americas that includes: energy and gas integration, revitalization of economic relations and Special agreement on science and technology Where the briefcase minister is involved, Daniel Filmos and her Brazilian counterpart Luciana Santos, Work on joint programs and memoranda of understanding.

In addition, he stated that “the Argentine private sector is very interested in advancing in Nestor Kirchner PipelineRegarding the meeting that will be held with businessmen in the private and national sectors on Monday. Also, technological cooperation, logistics and scientific research in Antarctica It is part of the pattern of negotiation between delegations.

Bilateral meetings with Cuba and Venezuela

During the press conference, names appeared Nicolas Maduro and Miguel Diaz-Canel, heads Venezuela s Cuba, respectively. There, they were encouraged to point out that there were many meeting requests they had received and that the schedule was still in the making, but they confirmed that there were requests for meetings with these two presidents, as well as the prime minister. barbados, Mia Motley; With the President of the European Council, Charles Dodd.

“Regarding Venezuela, what I can say is that President Lula wants to highlight the constructive role that the region can play for Venezuela, specifically South America,” Neto said when asked by the press. Meanwhile, he was brief in replying that there is no information about a possible meeting with the Argentine vice president, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner.

Uruguay and Mercosur

Before Uruguay with a Louis Lacalle Poe He announced in absentia with Mercosur its intention to unilaterally implement the agreements outside the economic bloc, and officials were reluctant to disclose their position. However, they indicated the intention of dialogue and reaching consensus to strengthen the alliance and emphasize bilateral ties. “There is a clear understanding that Uruguay’s interests in terms of expanding its access to international markets, and having Mercosur with a platform for external listings, will be on the table. in The context of dialogue, understanding and common ground to strengthen Mercosur and benefit everyoneAnd they explained.

The issues to be addressed in this case would be: physical infrastructure and potential construction of Watercoursefight organized crimeAnd SciencesAnd HealthAnd Technique And boundary integration.