STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT- Argentine President Alberto Fernandez noted that even his country is affected by the consequences of anti-Russian sanctions. In an interview with Le Monde, he also urged not to return to the bipolar world, although such a confrontation could be financially beneficial for his country, because Argentina has considerable gas reserves.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez is wrapping up his big tour of Europe, in which he has sought investment for his country’s economy, which has been hit hard by the pandemic. In addition, in early February, he visited Moscow, and also agreed on the inclusion of Argentina in China’s New Silk Road. During the visit, he gave an interview to Le Monde, in which he noted that the consequences of anti-Russian sanctions are being felt even in Latin America.
Under threat due to sanctions food and energy security. According to the President, some believe that Argentina will be able to benefit from higher prices for soybeans, wheat, maize. But in fact, the negative consequences will sweep around the world.
At the same time, he noted that when he met with Putin, Russia shortly before that extended a helping hand to Argentina with a vaccine against COVID-19. Therefore, they then spoke purely about trade relations. Today, the context has changed, so today, according to the President of Argentina, we need to talk with Russia about Ukraine. ” After a pandemic, bloodshed is unacceptable.
He recalled that Argentina has large reserves of natural gas, and it can supply it to Europe. But at the same time, he still dissuades the West from anti-Russian sanctions and calls for a peaceful settlement, since the consequences of the situation will be felt even on the periphery. And the worst thing now would be to return to the bipolar world. ” I believe in multilateralism, Latin America and Europe have an important role to play in promoting it .”
They discussed with the journalist and the influence of China on Latin America, which, according to Fernandez, exaggerate. According to him, China only invests in infrastructure, as well as Europe and the United States. At the same time, Chinese President Xi Jinping is concerned about climate change, and China is developing large solar power parks, Fernandez said in an interview with Le Monde.(RED)
