In a new twist to the many that he already gave regarding his positions before becoming president, Javier Milei visited two Argentine military bases in Antarctica and committed to “the preservation of the environment” to contribute to the common good of future generations around the world.
“The exercise of science, cooperation and the preservation of the Antarctic environment are priority axes of our Antarctic foreign policy. Argentina is renewing its commitment to the international community, making its contribution to our common good and that of future generations” said Milei during his visits to the Marambio and Esperanza bases in the vast Antarctic territory that Argentina presents as its own on their official maps.
“Argentina will begin a new chapter in its long and distinguished history in Antarctic science. Through international cooperation agreements we seek to enhance our capabilities to be able to provide quality scientific information for decision-making within the framework of the Antarctic Treaty,” Milei added. , who made the surprise trip invited by the Argentine Rafael Grossidirector general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Milei was accompanied by the chancellor, Diana Mondinothe Minister of Defense, Luis Petrithe one inside, Guillermo Francosand the general secretary of the Presidency, Karina Milei. The president and his entourage spent Friday night in Río Gallegos, in the southern tip of Patagonia, before embarking on a three and a half hour flight this Saturday to Antarctica, where the country has 13 scientific research bases. .
Minutes before taking the flight, Mondino took a photo next to the plane Herculeswhose front nose features an image of the Malvinas Islands, whose sovereignty Argentina claims from the United Kingdom.