Argentina–Venezuela relations
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Diplomatic relations between Argentina and Venezuela, have existed for decades.
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US$1.4 billion was traded between Argentina and Venezuela during 2008.[1]
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez met Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in Caracas on 11 August 2009.[2] Kirchner called it a "bilateral meeting [...] aimed at deepening our vital integration."[2]
The two presidents signed deals intended to see Venezuela import leather, machinery and poultry from Argentina, whilst a rice importation agreement was described by the Argentine President as "the biggest ever in Argentina's history".[2] The deals were said to be worth $1.1 billion.[1] The meeting coincided with visits to Venezuela by dozens of Argentine businessmen.[2]
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- ^ a b "Venezuela shops in Argentina after Colombia spat". Reuters. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Chavez and Cristina sign a billion USD trade agreement". MercoPress. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
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