The Minister of Defense Luis Petri participated in the change of command ceremony, in which Vice Admiral Alvin Holsey took over as new commander United States Southern Commandreplacing the general Laura Richardson. In addition, Javier Milei’s Cabinet official signed a series of agreements with the US army for joint work with the National Gendarmerie, which ratifies the Government’s alignment with the northern country in terms of security.
During the event, Petri thanked his US Defense counterpart for the invitation and highlighted the progress made this year, as well as the strengthening of cooperation between both countries to together face the challenges and threats of the region.
Argentina’s participation in the ceremony underlines the strengthening of ties between both countries in the field of regional defense and security.
Regarding what the ceremony was, the brand new Commander Holsey defended that alliances are the best deterrent to confront “shared economic and security concerns.” He added: “We will always be there for like-minded nations, who share our values, our democracy, our rule of law and human rights.”
For her part, General Richardson, in her farewell speech, thanked the Latin American authorities for their constant collaboration, highlighting the union and shared commitment to achieve an environment of security and prosperity in the region. The former head of the Southern Command also highlighted the honor of having worked with the Armed Forces of the entire continent, emphasizing that brotherhood must prevail to achieve the best results in democracy and stability.
Luis Petri ratified collaboration agreements between the United States army and Argentina
Meanwhile, Petri signed a collaboration agreement this week between the Argentine Army and the National Gendarmerie, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and ensuring logistical support to the Security Forces in Patagonia, especially in strategic areas such as Vaca Muerta, Neuquén, where North American companies and companies from other countries operate.
During the event, Petri thanked his US Defense counterpart for the invitation and highlighted the progress made this year in the relationship between Argentina and the United States, as well as the strengthening of cooperation to confront “together the challenges and threats of the region.”
Last Tuesday, the Minister of Defense toured the facilities of the VI Mountain Engineer Battalion of the Argentine Army in Neuquén, with the objective of strengthening cooperation between this force and the National Gendarmerie to protect the gas and hydrocarbon resources of the region.
The purpose of the agreement is to guarantee free movement on routes, avoid blockades that interrupt economic activity and protect strategic productive areas, Defense reported in a statement. This measure seeks to create “an environment of stability that supports economic activity and the safety of workers in the area.”
In this context, the Argentine Army It will provide accommodation in its barracks, as well as logistical and operational support to the Anti-Riot Squadron of the Mobile Detachment 4 of the National Gendarmerie, which will optimize the response of the Security Forces in the region.
This agreement is in line with the delayed presidential decree with which Petri hopes to mobilize Army troops to the border to collaborate with the national Gendarmerie and annul the so-called “Garré doctrine” that only allows the Armed Forces to act in the face of the threat from another state.
Source: Ambito
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