Bolsonaro asked the Argentines to have "a lot of responsibility and less emotion" to vote – Telam

Presidents Mauricio Macri and Jair Bolsonaro met to strengthen ties between Argentina and Brazil and ratified the commitment to fight organized crime, mafia and corruption, to defend human rights policies of man and democracy in the region and raise the level of security. the levels of bilateral integration in energy issues to enhance the development opportunities of the two countries, among other things in common.

The two leaders also discussed Mercosur and convergence with the European Union, the importance of generating greater dynamism in the industrial and agricultural sectors and the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, putting the Focus on fostering the spirit of enterprise in each country. .

"This visit, like the one I made in Brasilia a few months ago, confirms the level of importance we attach to this relationship," said President Macri.

Joint Statement by Presidents Macri and Bolsonaro

The Prbadident said that "Brazilians and Argentines believed in this relationship of affection for years and in huge potential" and stressed that it was important to continue to "strongly bet" on the fact that " "interconnection" and "joint development" can represent "something very good" "for both countries.

Macri formulated these concepts in a joint statement that he presented with Bolsonaro at Casa Rosada, on the occasion of the state visit of the Brazilian president to Argentina.

"We had very interesting working meetings, we ratify our commitment to the defense of human rights and the fight against organized crime, drug trafficking, mafias and corruption, because if we do not We can not do it, there is no future for our countries, "he said.

Regarding Mercosur, he stressed that "in the last 30 years, the world has changed," the original vision of the bloc "must be transformed not only into integration and use of our markets", but by focusing on the way of inserting the global development which is fundamental for the development of our countries ".

At the same time, President Bolsonaro stressed that "all of South America is afraid of not having new Venezuelans in the region" and stressed that "we need to worry and make concrete decisions in this regard" .

"More and more, we unite and unite our peoples, seeking in each of them their potential as a sister, so that progress and peace can be present among us," he said. .

"We want to continue to grow stronger as partners in this alliance, not only in the economy, but with a more ambitious goal that any man and woman can have, which is freedom," he said. he declares.

In addition, Bolsonaro congratulated Macri for the work he has developed in Mercosur to reach an agreement with the European bloc.

"Congratulations to your excellence for the way I'm working on that, he's been to Brazil and we're here right now, bringing together all the key ministers to design this goal," he said.

Bolsonaro asked the Argentines to have "a lot of responsibility and less emotion" when voting in the upcoming elections, adding that Mercosur and energy were two of the topics he had discussed with Macri during of his meeting this morning.

Macri met Bolsonaro

First official visit

Macri has received his Brazilian counterpart, Jair Bolsonaro, on his first official visit to the country since taking office on 1 January, with the aim of deploying a bilateral agenda.

To receive it, the esplanade of Casa Rosada waved Argentine and Brazilian flags, while the Fanfarria Alto Peru of the Grenadier Regiment on horseback "General San Martín" performed the corresponding honors. There, Bolsonaro was received by Macri and his wife, Juliana Awada, at 11:40. The Brazilian president was also accompanied by his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro.

After the official photo, in the clean room, Macri and Bolsonaro held a meeting in the president's office, which also included the chief of cabinet ministers, Marcos Peña; Chancellor Jorge Faurie and Secretary of Strategic Affairs Fulvio Pompeo.

Macri and the first lady will entertain Bolsonaro and his wife with a lunch that will be served at the Casa Rosada Museum, during which the two heads of state will speak at the time of the toast.

Tribute to Saint Martin

Before the meeting with Macri, the head of state of Brazil had laid a wreath in front of the Monument to liberating general José de San Martín, located on the square of the same name, in the district of Retiro.

Other activities of Jair Bolsonaro in Buenos Aires

After the activity at Casa Rosada, Bolsonaro will visit the Brazilian Embbady at 4:30 pm to attend the closing of a bilateral meeting on the defense industry.

Meanwhile, the first Brazilian woman, Michelle Bolsonaro, is expected to attend the Global Disability Meeting 2019 in Tecnópolis, Villa Martelli, Buenos Aires, at age 15.

He will then inaugurate, with the Secretary of Foreign Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Horacio Reyser, a working meeting between the two countries at the neighborhood hotel of Recoleta, where the Brazilian president will stay with his delegation. Finance Minister Nicolás Dujovne will be present. of production, Dante Sica; Foreign Relations, Jorge Faurie, and Brazilian Minister of the Economy, Paulo Guedes.

As reported by the Itamaraty Palace, the accounts of the Brazilian presidency will be broadcast live on social networks.

The agenda of Bolsonaro in Buenos Aires will end with a private dinner at the Embbady of Brazil. The Brazilian president and his delegation will return home on Friday at 6:40 am on a flight to Rio de Janeiro.