Argentina and India Strengthen Ties with Strategic Partnership Announcement
Argentina-India Relations Elevated to Strategic Partnership, Says Envoy
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During Argentina's National Day celebration, Ambassador Mariano Caucino announced the elevation of Argentina-India relations to a strategic partnership. This partnership, based on shared democratic values and economic complementarity, has seen significant growth in trade, reaching approximately $6 billion, with Argentina becoming India's top supplier of edible oils and critical minerals.
- 01Argentina opened a General Consulate in Mumbai in 2009 and elevated its relationship with India to a strategic partnership in 2019.
- 02Trade between Argentina and India surged by 36.77% from January to November 2025, totaling $6.34 billion.
- 03Argentina is India's largest supplier of edible oils and has begun exporting critical minerals like lithium and copper.
- 04Ambassador Caucino emphasized a shared commitment to combating terrorism and promoting democratic values.
- 05Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Argentina in July 2025 will be the first by an Indian head of government in 57 years.
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During the celebration of Argentina's National Day, Ambassador Mariano Caucino underscored the strengthening of Argentina-India relations, which have now been elevated to a strategic partnership. This partnership, established in 2019, is characterized by shared values of democracy, freedom, and economic complementarity. The trade relationship has flourished, reaching approximately $6 billion, with Argentina becoming India's leading supplier of edible oils and increasingly important in the supply of critical minerals such as lithium and copper. From January to November 2025, trade between the two nations grew by 36.77%, highlighting India's role as Argentina's fifth-largest trading partner. Caucino also reiterated the mutual commitment to combat terrorism and support each other in multilateral forums, particularly during the G20 presidency. The ambassador noted that Prime Minister Modi's scheduled visit to Argentina in July 2025 will mark a significant milestone, being the first visit by an Indian head of government in 57 years.
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The strengthened partnership and increased trade could lead to more job opportunities and economic growth in both countries, particularly in sectors like agriculture and mining.
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