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Officials from Israel and Argentina have met to strengthen a strategic defence partnership between the two countries.
During the meeting, Israel’s Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, met with Argentina’s Minister of Defense, Dr Luis Alfonso Petri, during an official visit to Israel
In addition, Minister Petri and the Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense, Major General (Res.) Eyal Zamir, engaged in discussions on key strategic issues, including Iran’s destabilising activities in the Middle East and Latin America.
“Both (countries) emphasised the importance of continued collaboration and fostering stability in their regions,” according to a statement from the Israel Ministry of Defense.
“During the dialog, Minister Petri delivered a message from Argentine President Dr Javier Milei, reaffirming Argentina’s steadfast support for Israel’s right to self-defence. He emphasised that Israel’s current struggle represents not only a national fight but also the free world’s collective battle against terrorism and civilisation’s stand against barbarism.
“Additionally, the Argentine ambassador to Israel, Mr Axel Wahnish, coordinated the meetings between the two ministries with his counterpart, the Israeli ambassador to Argentina, Eyal Sela. They worked diligently on structuring the visit’s program, which was dedicated to cooperation between the two nations.
“During the visit, Minister Katz proposed developing a multi-year joint program for strategic workshops and seminars across various fields of mutual interest to deepen the strategic cooperation and ties between the two countries through sustained strategic dialogue.
“This visit underscores the nations’ mutual commitment to security and defence collaboration, reinforcing their ongoing efforts to work together and deepen their ties.”
Both countries have reportedly agreed to expand their defence cooperation, focusing on joint projects in cyber defence, unmanned aerial vehicles, border protection, satellite communications, and future government-to-government contracts in light arms, light munitions, radios and related equipment.
