India and Argentina Strengthen Strategic Partnership

India and Argentina, two countries with a long history of diplomatic relations, strengthened their strategic partnership further during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Argentina. The visit, which began on Saturday, July 5, 2025, marked 57 years since an Indian Prime Minister last visited Argentina. Modi's delegation-level talks with Argentine President Javier Milei focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in critical minerals, shale gas, defense manufacturing, space, telemedicine, digital health solutions, and information technology. Argentina's significant reserves of shale gas and critical minerals, including lithium, copper, and rare earth elements, align with India's growing need for secure and sustainable supplies of these elements for its clean energy transition and industrial growth.

Key Takeaways:

• India and Argentina agreed to strengthen collaboration in critical minerals, shale gas, defense manufacturing, space, telemedicine, digital health solutions, and information technology.
• Argentina has the world's second-largest shale gas reserves and fourth-largest shale oil reserves, making it a potential significant energy partner for India.
• India's public sector joint venture company KABIL has won a few concessions in Argentina since 2024.
• The two countries plan to explore new avenues for cooperation, including satellite development, launch services, space applications, and capacity building.
• Prime Minister Modi thanked Argentine President Milei for extending strong support to India following the Pahalgam terror attack and appreciated Argentina's solidarity during the difficult time.
• Argentina is the third stop on the Prime Minister's ongoing five-nation visit, followed by Brazil, Namibia, and a state visit.

Statistics:

• 57 years since an Indian Prime Minister last visited Argentina.
• 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Argentina.
• 5 years since India and Argentina elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership.
• India's public sector joint venture company KABIL won concessions in Argentina since 2024.
• Argentina holds the world's second-largest shale gas reserves (12.7 trillion cubic meters) and fourth-largest shale oil reserves (29.5 billion barrels).

Sources:

• ANI
• All India Radio News
• Ministry of External Affairs
• Contify.com
• IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.