The Argentine government has officially applied to become a global partner of the North Atlantic Alliance, according to Express.
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană noted that Argentina plays an important role in Latin America.
"Argentina plays an important role in Latin America, and I welcome today’s request to explore becoming a NATO partner. NATO works with a range of countries around the world to promote peace and stability. Closer political and practical cooperation could benefit us both," he said.
Official partnership with NATO requires the consensus of all 32 Alliance members.
What preceded this
Earlier, it was reported that the Minister of Defense of Argentina, Luis Petri, announced that the country intends to become a global partner of the North Atlantic Alliance. On April 18, the official met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană and handed over a letter expressing these intentions.
A NATO global partner is a status granted to countries to enhance their cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance. In particular, countries collaborate with NATO in the fields of security, defense, peacekeeping, and other areas.
