Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | https://media.defense.gov
On July 2, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a meeting at the Pentagon with Argentina's Minister of Defense Luis Petri. The discussion focused on enhancing the U.S.-Argentina defense relationship and countering negative influences in the Western Hemisphere.
According to Department of Defense Spokesman Sean Parnell, Secretary Hegseth acknowledged the progress made in restoring and strengthening the partnership under President Trump's and President Milei's leadership. He praised Argentina's commitment to modernizing its defense capabilities, highlighting its acquisition of F-16s and Strykers.
The meeting also covered topics such as space cooperation, critical minerals, the South Atlantic, and future cooperation plans. Both parties agreed to maintain engagement on shared defense priorities and regional security concerns.
