During his visit to Argentina, Ilia Darchiashvili, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, met with Victoria Villaruel, the Vice President of Argentina and President of the Senate. The meeting highlighted the longstanding and positive relations between Argentina and Georgia, which originated during the first democratic republic of Georgia and have flourished since Georgia regained its independence.
Victoria Villaruel, the Vice President of Argentina, welcomed Ilia Darchiashvili's visit to Argentina and the broader South American region, viewing it as a continuation of Georgia's active engagement and dialogue with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The parties positively evaluated the collaboration between the parliaments of Georgia and Argentina and expressed their eagerness to enhance ties through active parliamentary engagement. They discussed the current European situation, Georgia's foreign policy goals, and democratic developments within the country. The meeting underscored Georgia's heightened regional significance following the attainment of candidate status, emphasizing the need for robust communication with global partners to bolster its international standing and leverage its capabilities.
The security landscape in the region was also a focal point, with Argentina reaffirming strong support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Both sides acknowledged the growing potential for cooperation across various sectors and emphasized the importance of fostering stronger people-to-people and cultural connections.
Furthermore, discussions took place regarding the security situation in the region, with an emphasis on Argentina's firm backing of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The increasing opportunities for cooperation across different sectors between the two nations were evaluated. There was a particular focus on the significance of strengthening interpersonal and cultural connections.