Obama and Argentine President Mauricio Macri Reset Bilateral Ties
Obama and Argentine President Mauricio Macri Reset Bilateral Ties
The idea that two countries are finding ways to work together “is different than anything we’ve seen in a long time in Argentina,” says AS/COA’s Susan Segal.
BUENOS AIRES—President Barack Obama and his Argentine counterpart Mauricio Macri marked a turning point in bilateral relations, announcing new trade and economic initiatives as their countries reset relations after years of antipathy.
Both leaders said Mr. Obama’s state visit to Argentina—the first by a U.S. president in nearly two decades—would allow the two countries to strengthen cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, terror and climate change….
… “Just the idea that the two presidents were standing together, smiling and agreeing on topics and ways that the two countries can work together to build a positive relationship is different than anything we’ve seen in a long time in Argentina,” said Susan Segal, president of the New York-based Council of the Americas….
