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Argentinian-Venezuelan relations
Map indicating locations of Argentina and Venezuela

Argentina

Venezuela

Argentina–Venezuela relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Argentina and Venezuela.

History

Presidents Hugo Chávez of Venezuela and Néstor Kirchner of Argentina, 2005

US$1.4 billion was traded between Argentina and Venezuela during 2008.[1]

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez met Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in Caracas on 11 August 2009.[2] Kirchner called it a "bilateral meeting [...] aimed at deepening our vital integration."[2]

The two presidents signed deals intended to see Venezuela import leather, machinery and poultry from Argentina, whilst a rice importation agreement was described by the Argentine President as "the biggest ever in Argentina's history".[2] The deals were said to be worth $1.1 billion.[1] The meeting coincided with visits to Venezuela by dozens of Argentine businessmen.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Venezuela shops in Argentina after Colombia spat". Reuters. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d "Chavez and Cristina sign a billion USD trade agreement". MercoPress. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2009.