President Alberto Fernandez he will depart on Tuesday for an international tour of Russia, China and Barbados. He will be accompanied by at least fifteen people, including the Minister of Economy, Martín Guzmán.
The tour of leader It is related to the search for financing to meet the commitments made with the IMF (International Monetary Fund). Alberto Fernandez He had anticipated that the search for external resources had been agreed with the multilateral organization.
Alberto Fernandez it could advance in the extension of the exchange of currencies to reinforce the local reserves, through a loan with China and Russia. Although there are few expectations to finalize the transfer of funds, it is believed that the interest of both nations may be aroused.
The president of the Republic He will leave the country on Tuesday, February 1, and on Thursday, February 3, he will have his first face-to-face bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They will have a private lunch and later they will give a press conference.
On Friday, February 4, Alberto Fernandez It will arrive in China, where it will participate in the opening of the Winter Olympics, which have already been boycotted by several countries in the world, including the United States. Opponents protest an alleged anti-rights policy in the Asian nation.
The Argentine president will meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Sunday, February 6, at the Great Hall of the People, where they could discuss a global infrastructure megaproject financed by China, which includes other Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela and Panama.
Possible consequences
The rapprochement with China and Russia could generate discontent in the Joe Biden administration in the United States, due to the escalation of both countries in the region and the need to expand their investments in countries with fewer economic resources.
Despite this, Argentina would be complying with what was agreed with the IMF to seek understanding with allied nations and address issues of interest to the population that contribute to generating an environment of certainty and economic stability.
