President Macri participated today in the tenth BRICS Summit

"We are leading the presidency with a vision of the South, with the aim of conveying the voice not only of a country, but of an entire region, "President Mauricio Macri today declared, as the pro tempore president of the G20, the tenth summit of the BRICS, the group of nations with the most powerful emerging economies in the world.

After thanking him for being invited to the Macri Summit did an exhibition of about seven minutes to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

"Latin America and the Caribbean have a lot to offer to the world order.He said that" we want to show that our vision in the 21st century can serve as a bridge in diversity. "[19659003] that the G20 "puts the needs of people first, with a strong focus on equity and sustainability."

"It's a great honor to attend this meeting and to have the opportunity to strengthen the dialogue with the group.He reiterated to the leaders present, gathered at the Sandton Convention Center of this South African city, that "the Argentineans have decided to go from the front in a new way, to face the problems and try to solve them instead of hiding them. "

He noted that" a few weeks ago, the economy faced a storm due to external volatility and some domestic factors. "

But he badured that" we have the tools to overcome course. We are convinced that we are making good efforts. "

Returning to the central theme of his visit as pro tempore chairman of the G20, he stressed that" the key to our ambitious agenda has been, and will continue to be, the consensus "

" It is with the same spirit that we preside over the G20, "he said.

For example, he mentioned" a few days ago, at the meeting of finance ministers of the G20, an extensive political menu on the future of work. and we renew our commitment to promoting infrastructure as a new clbad of badets. "

" The spirit of consensus prevailed, "he said.

He argues that" the G20 members have largely supported the priorities of our presidency. concrete topics, focusing and proposing concrete measures to be taken into consideration at the Buenos Aires Summit next November. "

He said that" the South is represented In the G20 for many countries sitting at this table and if we collectively face our common challenges, we must all do our part. We all have a great responsibility. "

" The escalation of unilateral measures and retaliation has a potential systemic impact on growth and puts pressure on the effectiveness of multilateralism, "he said.

consensus that take into account differences and promote common interests. "

" It is time to strengthen global governance, with frankness but with respect; He stressed that "multilateralism is not, and should not be , a ritual of photos for the press "but" an insurance against the discretion of power and a commitment to coexistence that which we are intended. "

" It is time to think of other ways to complete our work. "It is time to think of new areas of cooperation," he said.

"We welcome the new issues that the South African presidency has proposed, such as tourism, gender and peace operations, and they can count on Argentina to collaborate on the issues we can contribute to. and listen to what we can learn, "he said.

"Our citizens place their hopes in each of us, we are waiting to guide them to I am convinced that we must act together to eradicate poverty and achieve strong, balanced and inclusive growth," he said.

He concluded by launching an appeal: "It is time to show that global cooperation can lead us to a better future and that the countries of the South can engage as a constructive actor of the consensus. for equitable and sustainable development. "

Yesterday, the Argentine head of state held bilateral meetings with the presidents of the Federation. from Russia, Vladimir Putin, and China, Xi Jinping, and with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

The BRICS Plus initiative, in which he made his exhibition n Macri, badyzed the theme: Ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth for the prosperity of the South.

BRICS member countries are seen as the paradigm of South-South cooperation

The BRICS Plus Initiative (BRICS plus the President of the Africa Outreach Group (Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Gabon, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo and Uganda) participated as guests.

19659003] Also leaders of:

– Argentina: President of G20 and member of MERCOSUR

– Indonesia : Co-President of the New Asia-Africa Strategic Alliance and member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

– Egypt: Chairman of Group 77 China

– Jamaica: New President of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

– Turkey: President of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) [19659003] – United Nations