Minister Dion to welcome Argentina's Vice-President
News Release
October 3, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will meet with Gabriela Michetti, Argentina’s Vice-President, on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, in Ottawa.
Minister Dion and Vice-President Michetti will discuss topics of mutual interest, such as trade and investment, while identifying opportunities to increase collaboration in areas including climate change, renewable energy, culture, human rights and peace operations.
The Vice-President’s visit follows previous meetings between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Mauricio Macri at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2016 and at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C., on March 31 and April 1, 2016.
Quotes
“Argentina is an important partner in the region, and our people have strong ties. I look forward to continuing to work with Argentina to advance our common interests and to address key regional and international challenges.”
- Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick facts
- Canada and Argentina have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1940. Canada’s first trade office in South America opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1911.
- Canadian direct investment in Argentina was $3.45 billion in 2014, making Canadian companies the sixth-largest investors in Argentina.
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Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
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chantal.gagnon@international.gc.ca
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