Argentina's Milei embraces pragmatism in talks with China's Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Argentine President Javier Milei, who previously criticized China and its leaders, shifted his stance during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. He met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed a desire to enhance trade relations, marking a significant change from his earlier rhetoric. Milei's administration also signed a preliminary agreement to export natural gas to Brazil, indicating a pragmatic approach to economic partnerships. Despite initial resistance, he ultimately agreed to a joint G20 declaration under international pressure, reflecting Argentina's challenging economic situation. Additionally, Argentina announced the withdrawal of its peacekeepers from a U.N. mission in Lebanon, aligning with requests from Israel. This move, along with Milei's recent actions, suggests a realignment of Argentina's foreign policy towards its right-wing allies.