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Argentina as G20 chair will combat protectionism, pledges president Macri

Friday, December 1st 2017 - 06:42 UTC
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President Mauricio Macri hosted the official launching of the Argentine chair of G20, the world’s major forum for global economic, political, and financial cooperation. In his inaugural speech Macri said Argentina is committed ”to build consensus for fair and sustainable development” and will use its role as the first South American country to chair the G20 group of major economies to combat protectionism. Read full article

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  • Brit Bob

    ''Next year Argentina will host the G20, one of the most important forums in the world.

    This is the way to advance our interests, including our legitimate claim for the Falkland Islands, Georgias and South Sandwich.

    Dialogue strengthens our position and allows us to come closer to finding a definitive solution to this prolonged dispute.'' (President Macri, Arg Congress 1 March 2017)

    Dec 01st, 2017 - 11:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • British_Kirchnerist

    Wonder if he'll ban engagement with civil society as he has at the WTO?

    Dec 01st, 2017 - 02:46 pm - Link - Report abuse -1

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