“We truly value freedom, we defend it and together we will strengthen it”The President of Ukraine announced this today. Vladimir Zelenskyafter the meeting in Buenos Aires with the recently inaugurated president of the South American country, an ultra-liberal Javier Miley.

In a message published on social networks by the President of Ukraine, in his first official visit to a Latin American country since the beginning of the war, which pits his country against Russia Since February 2022, Zelensky congratulated Miley and expressed support.

“Today the word “freedom” can be heard very often in the squares and streets of Buenos Aires.. And this unites us. […] “We truly value freedom, we defend it and we will strengthen it together,” Zelensky said in a message published on his official X (formerly Twitter) profile in English and Ukrainian.

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The meeting with Zelensky became firstly, the new head of state of Argentina supported after his presidential inauguration.

In addition to the two leaders, the meeting was attended by officials from both leaders, including appointees Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.

Before conducting a brief conversation with the help of two interpreters, Miley introduced Zelensky to her sister. Karinafundamental part Libertarian leader And Chief Advisor to the President of Argentina. “She’s a real boss,” Miley told him with a laugh.

In recent weeks, some members of Mili’s international relations core have noted that Miliy intends to organize a “peace summit” in Argentina with the participation of other Latin American countries and with the aim of contributing to end of the war in Ukraine.

At the same time, the Presidency of Ukraine has identified improving the situation as a diplomatic priority in 2024. relations with Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Although the content of the conversation between Javier Miley and Vladimir Zelensky was not disclosed, during the presidential inauguration ceremony, both leaders could be seen sharing a very close relationship with each other. moments before the new ruler’s speech to the National Congress.

Later, during the official greeting at the Casa Rosada, Miley presented the Ukrainian President with Jewish seven-branched candlestick..

(EFE)