Argentina: first bilateral PM visit in 57 years, minerals in focus
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What happened
- PM Modi met President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on 5 July 2025; MEA called it the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years [MEA].
- Argentina’s lithium, copper and rare earths were discussed as inputs for India’s clean energy transition [MEA].
Background
- Argentina’s first satellite was launched in 2007 with ISRO’s support [MEA].
Why it matters
- Lithium is the reason Argentina now matters to India. Quote this visit in any answer on critical minerals supply.
How to use this in Mains
- As per MEA (2025-07-05): PM Modi met President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on 5 July 2025; MEA called it the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years.
- Lithium is the reason Argentina now matters to India. Quote this visit in any answer on critical minerals supply.
Quotable data pointPM Modi met President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on 5 July 2025.
MEA: Special briefing on PM's visit to Argentina, 5 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: lithium triangle countries. · Mains: critical minerals diplomacy.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Before July 2025, the last bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Argentina was about
Answer (c) & explanation
MEA release.
Go deeper
ExplainerCritical Minerals and the National Critical Mineral Mission: India’s List of 30, Rare Earths, Lithium, MMDR Amendment 2023, KABIL, Global Partnerships and Challenges (UPSC Notes + PYQs)ExplainerIndus Waters Treaty, 1960: The Indus River System, How the Waters Were Divided, India’s Rights, Kishenganga and Ratle Disputes, and the 2025 Abeyance (UPSC Notes + PYQs)
Official source: MEA: Special briefing on PM's visit to Argentina, 5 Jul 2025
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