The head of the Buenos Aires government, Jorge Macri, held a meeting with the president of the Community of Madrid – and head of the Popular Party of Madre, Isabel Diaz Ayuso. “Argentina and Spain, and especially between Buenos Aires and Madrid, we share values, a culture, a language and a history that unites us“Macri explained after the meeting.
The Secretary General and International Relations, Fulvio Pompeo, and the Minister of Culture, Gabriela Ricardes, were also part of the meeting. According to the latest data from the National Statistics Institute, Currently about 48 thousand Argentine citizens live in Madrid.
The meeting between Jorge Macri and Isabel Díaz Suyo
As stated by the head of the Buenos Aires government, the meeting served to “exchange political and management experiences between both public administrations.” “Today I had a very important meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid and President of the Popular Party of Madrid. We both face the challenge of governing large global capitals, which are the economic, political and cultural heart of our countries“Macri shared.
“Argentina and Spain, and especially between Buenos Aires and Madrid, we share values, a culture, a language and a history that unites us. Also a vision of respect for order, property and the individual freedom of our citizens. We must continue fighting together against populism, defending those who choose us to live their lives in freedom.“said the top Buenos Aires president.
Along these same lines, both teams highlighted the “political harmony” among the leaders. Secretary Pompeo affirmed that both Díaz Ayuso and Macri have “a shared view of democracy and the defense of individual freedoms, which is framed in the historical link between the Popular Party and Pro Argentina“
One of the points addressed during the meeting was the fight against gambling addiction. Thus, Macri visited the Madrid Health Autonomous Body where they provide specialized treatment on drug consumption, abusive use of screens, gambling disorders and sports betting in young people, to learn about the approach to the Spanish capital.
Previously, the Buenos Aires official had met with the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeidato address issues of security, technology and culture. He was also received by the president of the Popular Party of SpainAlberto Núñez Feijóo, with the idea of continuing strengthening historical ties with the Spanish capital.
In the afternoon the official reception of the Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities (UCCI) and the meeting of Executive Committee. The UCCI summit will be held tomorrow with the presence of mayors and leaders of the most important Spanish-speaking cities, and seeks to promote cooperation and sustainable development. Buenos Aires is expected to be designated as the venue for the next edition in 2025.
The meeting with the mayor of Madrid
In advance of his participation in the summit of the Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities (UCCI)Macri met this Tuesday in Spain with the mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, and the president of the right-wing Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo. “Inspired by programs such as ‘Madrid Protege’ and ‘Madrid Innovation Lab’, as well as the joint initiative ‘Buenos Aires-Madrid Connection‘, we work to improve the quality of life in the City and give more and more tools and opportunities to the neighbors,” said the Buenos Aires official after the meeting.
The head of Government will participate in the summit of the Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities (UCCI). This is an event where mayors and leaders of the most important Spanish-speaking cities meet who seek to promote cooperation and sustainable development.
Beyond his visit to the mayor, Macri also had a warm meeting with Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the president of the Popular Party, the main right-wing political force in Spain and historical ally of the PRO.
“We have the responsibility to care for and strengthen that bond, from wherever we are. That is why I consider the decision of the Spanish Government to appoint a new ambassador to Argentina to be appropriate,” Macri considered in his X account.
Source: Ambito
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