Argentina and South Korea announce critical minerals partnership
President Javier Milei met his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae Myung, in Buenos Aires on Friday as the two countries sought to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, energy and trade. Leer más
Argentina and South Korea have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the critical minerals industry. The two nations met in Buenos Aires on Friday, where President Javier Milei and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung discussed energy, trade, and investment opportunities. Lee praised Milei for his efforts in reducing inflation and implementing the Super RIGI investment incentive scheme.
The leaders also emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence in driving economic growth and explored opportunities in services, including the cultural sector. The agreement with Argentina follows a similar partnership signed between South Korea and Chile earlier in the visit. Argentina, the world's fifth-largest producer of lithium, will benefit from the deal, which aims to promote investments and joint projects in critical minerals, energy, and other strategic sectors.
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