Argentinian President Javier Milei praised his relationship with US President Donald Trump in an address to parliament, saying he wants the “strategic alliance” with the US to become “state policy.” Milei stressed the need to maintain good ties with Washington, highlighting financial support provided last year and alluding to a “special relationship” with Trump, whom he called a “key ally.” He also expressed support for the US-Israel war with Iran that began on Saturday and said Argentina was on high alert.
In his 90-minute speech, Milei emphasized Argentina’s role as a major source of raw materials and energy and its strategic location. He said:
– “The South Atlantic is the strategic battleground of the coming decades,”
– “Argentina must be a ‘player’ in the region,”
– “We must create the century of the Americas: Make Americas Great Again, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego,”
– “We have the critical minerals that the West needs — gas, oil, nuclear power and renewable energy — to supply large-scale production chains.”
He highlighted Argentina’s position at the southern tip of the Americas, with “access to two oceans and a presence in Antarctica.”
Following recent legislative wins, Milei hailed his government’s success in stabilizing Argentina’s economy and said he wants to expand his economic reforms. He announced a package of 90 reforms intended to “redesign” Argentina “for the next 50 years,” covering the economy, taxes, the criminal code, the electoral system, education, justice and defense. The speech drew applause from his supporters and protests from the opposition.