Biden Discusses ‘Shared Priorities’ With Argentina’s President-Elect Javier Milei

President Biden recently spoke with President-elect Milei about the need to continue building a “strong relationship” between the United States and Argentina.

Argentine presidential candidate for the La Libertad Avanza alliance Javier Milei speaks to supporters after winning the presidential election runoff at his party headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Nov. 19, 2023. Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images

President Joe Biden has spoken to Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei for the first time about the “shared priorities” between the United States and Argentina, the White House has said.

Argentina’s economy Minister, Sergio Massa, conceded defeat to Mr. Milei on Nov. 19 after it became clear he couldn’t win. Argentina’s Electoral Authority later revealed the now President-elect Milei secured 55.7 percent of the vote, while Mr. Massa only received 44.3 percent.