In refusing to join BRICS, Argentina was guided, among other things, by ideological considerations. This statement was made by the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diana Mondino. TASS.
When asked whether practical considerations or ideological considerations should take precedence when making decisions, Mondino said: “Both, but mostly practical.” he replied.
Explaining his opinion, he said that the Argentine authorities were considering refusing to join the BRICS in the context of optimizing the use of time. “If you attend all the events, when should you work?” – the head of the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked rhetorically.
In the political sphere, Argentina plans to focus on “liberal democracies” countries, including the United States, Canada, the European Union, Israel, Australia and New Zealand, according to Mondino. In the economic sphere, the country will “trade with those who pay the most.”
29 December Argentina denied A few days before joining BRICS.
On the same day, under the leadership of the country’s President Javier Miley commented Withdrawal of application for participation in BRICS.
The Federation Council previously announced risk of failure Argentina’s pro-American policy after leaving the BRICS.