President Milei Engages in G20 Bilateral Meetings

At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Argentina's President Javier Milei engaged in significant bilateral meetings, notably with Chinese President Xi Jinping and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Despite his previous anti-communist rhetoric, Milei's meeting with Xi focused on boosting trade relations and led to mutual invitations for state visits. Additionally, Milei's discussions with Georgieva may pave the way for a new funding agreement from the IMF to alleviate economic pressures. The Argentine delegation also attended a meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga, marking a pragmatic shift in Milei's approach to international cooperation. Surprisingly, Argentina, under Milei, joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, contrary to his initial opposition. The president's engagements reflect a balancing act between maintaining ideological stances and addressing pressing economic realities.