Argentina

Argentina became a member of the African Development Fund (ADF) in 1979 and of the African Development Bank in 1985. Argentina emphasizes the principles of solidarity and believes that middle-income countries should also contribute to development. Its main areas of interest are agro-industry and agricultural development.

Argentina’s experience in the agriculture sector and the sharing of experiences with other Latin American countries can both be implemented in the African continent. The Bank is keen to work with the Government of Argentina to find co-financing opportunities for Argentina in the agriculture sector.

Moreover, Argentina’s engagement in South-South Cooperation through contribution to the South-South Cooperation Trust Fund is expected and discussions are being carried on.

Note: The Argentine Republic wishes to recall that the Malvinas, Georgias del Sur and Sandwich del Sur Islands and the surrounding maritime areas are the subject of a sovereignty dispute between the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom, which has been recognised by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2065 (XX) and subsequent resolutions of the Special Committee on Decolonisation, which recognises the existence of a sovereignty dispute and urges the parties, i.e. the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to resume negotiations on sovereignty in order to reach a peaceful solution.