The elected president of Argentina, Javier Mileiinvited the President of the United States, Joe Biden, until his inauguration on December 10, but he declined due to scheduling issues. Diana Mondino, foreign policy representative for La Libertad Avanza (far right), reported this on Wednesday.

“It was very friendly communication,” The elected representative assured the media in the area of ​​Hotel Libertador, Milei’s bunker, for several weeks.

Mondino regretted that Biden cannot attend Milei’s first act as Argentina’s new president. When asked whether the American president has already invited Milei to visit the United States, Mondino simply confirmed this The new president plans to visit several countries in the coming months.

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“There are issues everywhere that need to be discussed,” he said.

According to Mondino it is Milei and Biden discussed the recent release of fifty hostages by Hamas in the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

The Argentinian congratulated Biden on the United States’ mediation Israel and Hamaswhich also includes a four-day ‘humanitarian truce’ in the Gaza Strip.

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Milei condemned the attacks Hamas during the election campaign and reaffirmed its support for Israel, even displaying the Middle Eastern country’s flag at various events. In addition, Mondino reported that Milei and Biden also discussed energy and food.

On this last point, the representative noted that Argentina “could contribute to world food security.”

Biden, 81, will run for re-election in the United States, where presidential elections will be held in November next year. Among the Republican candidates who could face Biden in the race for the White House is former President Donald Trump (2017-2021), an ally of Milei and for whom the economist has had very complimentary words. (JO)