US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Argentinean President Javier Milei to discuss bilateral trade and hemispherical security, the Department of State said on Friday.

"Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Argentine President Javier Milei today," the department said in a readout. "The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Argentina partnership and discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral trade, expand transparent investment, and advance shared prosperity and security across our hemisphere."

The sides reaffirmed a shared commitment to continue joint cooperation in delivering for the benefit of American and Argentinean peoples, the department continued.

Earlier in the day, the Department of State informed that US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Paraguay and Argentina from October 19 to 26. In the latter, the official will meet with senior government representatives and business leaders to discuss promoting economic growth, attracting more US investment, and expanding security cooperation.

On Wednesday, Argentinean Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The meeting resulted in an enhanced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment which has been referred to the country's National Congress for approval.

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