Milei heads to Paris to court investment, meet Macron
Latest edition of 'Argentina Week' roadshow in France; President leads a major delegation of governors and officials to France as government seeks investment amid economic slowdown. Leer más
President Javier Milei is set to travel to Paris on Tuesday, accompanied by a government delegation for Argentina Week, an investment roadshow aimed at attracting investors. The star of the event will be Milei's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, a significant moment for the Argentinian leader. The trip arrives as Argentina's economy faces challenges, with GDP declining 0.6 percent in the second quarter.
Milei, known for his libertarian views, criticized Europe for being overly regulated and welcoming immigrants, attributing this to a dislike for US President Donald Trump, whom he described as truthful. Milei will kick off Argentina Week on Thursday at the OECD with a speech, followed by a meeting with Macron at the Élysée Palace.
The delegation, featuring provincial governors and business leaders, will discuss potential investments and conclude the event on Friday with an award from the Paris Economic Forum. France is Argentina's seventh-largest foreign investor, with investments increasing 63 percent in 2024. The trip coincides with Milei's popularity reaching a low point, and Argentina's economic struggles despite his efforts to control spending and reduce inflation.
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