Javier Milei’s government formalized the creation of the figure of Commercial ambassador for investments and strategic development, which will depend on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship. As detailed from the Foreign Ministry, the objective of the constitution of this new position is that of “Promote strategic investments, foster exportsboost the International Business of the Country and strengthen the presence of the Argentine Republic in global markets. “
Despite their role, from the government they explained that the future named “They do not represent the Nation, they will not be considered officials or public employees“. At the moment, they are unknown who will be those designated by Milei and Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein for this task.
The government created the figure of commercial ambassador
The measure was formalized through the Publication in the Official Gazette of Decree 43/2025. Although, the future designated for the task will be enabled to interact with the Argentine embassies and consulates abroadthe norm specifies that “They do not represent the Nation, they will not be considered officials or public employees“
In the official text, the Government explained that the designated futures “will have no dependency, subordination or contractual link with the National Public Administration” and its task will be “ad honorem“. Likewise, it was established that the expenses will be absorbed by commercial ambassadors, and will not have an impact on the state’s budget items.
“The protocol recognition made by virtue of this decree will be temporary and will not imply under any circumstances the entry into the foreign service of the nation, nor the obtaining of permanent protocol rank,” says the decree.
Along the same lines, from the libertarian administration they assured that The activities and proposals carried out by commercial ambassadors for investments and strategic development will have “exclusively consultative”, and “they will not be binding for the national state or for their agencies.”
Thus, after the announcement, from the Milei government they advanced that it will be the ministry led by Gerardo Werthein in charge of proposing the appointment as commercial ambassadors for investments and strategic development “to people from Notable business trajectory in it private sphere that can contribute to the fulfillment of the objectives. “
The functions of the new position
The objective of the Milei government with the new measure is to point to “Promote strategic investments in key sectors for economic development“, With the objective that they can provide innovation, employment and technological transfer. In this way, we will try to” facilitate the opening and expansion of international markets for Argentine products, services and technology, contributing to diversify exports “, and promote ideals Economics of Argentina in international forums, negotiation tables, business events and strategic commercial missions.
The designated ones must promote links Between local and foreign companies for the development of strategic alliances and joint development projects, and will act as “facilitators“In international negotiations. They must also prepare reports that the Foreign Ministry will receive on” International Trends of Commerce and Investments and Strategic Economic Opportunities to strengthen the global presence of the Argentine Republic. “
“The international economic situation provides an exceptional opportunity for our country to expand its global participation, increase its exports and promote the arrival of strategic investments that positively impact the entire national territory, generating development, employment and economic diversification.” Given this scenario, from the ruling party they highlighted the possibility of “Have the contribution of people of recognized international career and extensive experience in global businesseswho will contribute as a ‘ad honorem’ at this crucial moment of the country, contributing their experience and knowledge to promote the attraction of strategic investments, promote exports and strengthen the presence of the Argentina in global markets“
Source: Ambito
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