Argentina
Jorge Macri Held a Meeting in Washington with Christopher Landau on Security and Investments
The head of Buenos Aires City Government met with the U.S. Under Secretary of State during his visit to Washington. According to Perfil, the agenda included security, economic growth and initiatives to attract investment to the City of Buenos Aires.
Jorge Macri met this Monday in Washington with Christopher Landau, U.S. Under Secretary of State, as part of an official visit aimed at strengthening the City of Buenos Aires’ ties with officials, business leaders and figures from that country’s financial sector, according to Perfil.
According to that outlet, the meeting addressed issues related to security, economic growth, investments and the relationship between Argentina and the United States. Macri was accompanied by Cristian Ritondo, Gabriel Sánchez Zinny and Fulvio Pompeo.
After the meeting, the Buenos Aires City Government chief stressed the importance of sustaining the change of course in Argentina and said the relationship with the United States could help generate economic opportunities. According to Perfil, he also underscored the need for predictability and stable rules to boost investment and employment.
Security was another of the points Macri brought to the conversation. In that regard, he said that compliance with the law, respect for property and the existence of clear rules are conditions to build trust and foster economic growth, again according to what was published by Perfil.
The visit to Washington will continue with activities focused on the private sector. According to Perfil, Macri is scheduled to take part in a meeting with business leaders and representatives of the financial sector together with Citi, where he will present investment and business opportunities in the City of Buenos Aires.
The agenda also includes a meeting with Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington D.C., to advance initiatives for exchange and cooperation between both capitals, Perfil reported.
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