[Global Times Comprehensive Report] Argentine President Milai met with former U.S. President Trump at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland, USA. Just one day ago, Milai met in Buenos Airi The Presidential Palace of Sri Lanka met with visiting US Secretary of State Blinken. Some media believe that Milley's attendance at CPAC may damage the relationship between the Biden administration and the new Argentine government.
According to Argentina's "Buenos Aires Times" report on the 24th, Milley met with Trump backstage before delivering a speech at CPAC. Argentine presidential spokesman Adoni posted a video of the meeting between the two on social media. In the video, Milley was emotional and greeted Trump enthusiastically. Milley said, "I am very happy that you have been very generous to me." According to the Associated Press, Milley and Trump had a close hug during the meeting. Trump also told the camera, "Make Argentina great again," while Milley shouted his classic slogan, "Long live freedom." According to reports, "Make Argentina Great Again" comes from Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again", and both can be abbreviated as "maga" in English.
Bloomberg said that the 53-year-old Milley’s attendance at a meeting that attracted pro-Trump Republicans may strain Milley’s relationship with the Democratic government. The Associated Press said that Milley met with Blinken one day before attending CPAC. Argentine Security Minister Patricia Burridge said that U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Mark Stanley had urged Milley not to speak at CPAC. She said Stanley told the Argentinian president's office that he believed the meeting was "very political" and that Milley was not suitable to attend. Argentine Foreign Minister Mondino denied that Biden and Milley were at odds, emphasizing that "the world is very complex and we need to work towards common goals."
The Indian media bnn breaking website stated that Milley’s speech at the CPAC was full of views against economic regulation, which was in sharp contrast to the policies of the Biden administration and showed ideological differences that may have a negative impact on US-Arab relations. wider impact. The British "Financial Times" stated that the United States is not only Argentina's largest foreign investor and third largest trading partner, but also has the largest say in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). At present, Milai urgently needs the support of the United States to seek more funds from the imf to Argentina. (Muzhi)