29/01/2013 | Argentina

Gov't: Israel’s decision to summon ambassador ‘improper’

The National Government rejected Israel’s decision to summon the Argentine ambassador in Tel Aviv to discuss recent agreement between Argentina and Iran, saying it considered it an “improper” move that goes “against the traditional, friendly relationship” between both nations.

04/02/2013 | Argentina

'There's no third party involved in Malvinas negotiation,' Alicia Castro

02/12/2012 | Argentina

'Capitalist institutions precariously affect Argentine sovereignty'

Argentine Ambassador to the UK Alicia Castro spoke out over the Libertad Frigate issue at conference in London this weekend stating that it was “not correct that a private capitalist institution can precariously affect sovereign debt restructuring and interfere with Argentine sovereignty.”

17/12/2012 | Argentina

Nahón new Argentine ambassador to the US

19/12/2012 | Argentina

Senate approves new Ambassador to US

The Senate closed activities for 2012 yesterday with an extraordinary session in which it passed the appointment of María Cecilia Nahón as Argentine ambassador to the US and established January 31 as an “extraordinary national holiday” to commemorate the Assembly of the Year 1813.

04/11/2012 | Argentina

Peruvian Ambassador to BA tenders resignation after meeting with terrorist-linked group

Peruvian Ambassador to Buenos Aires, Nicolás Lynch, resigned to his post alfer he met with members of an organization suspected to be linked with guerrilla group Shining Path, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry informed.

06/11/2012 | Argentina

US Ambassador: 'Joint work between both countries will continue'

US Ambassador to Argentina Vilma Martínez assured today that “whoever is elected president will acknowledge the common interests we share with Argentina in many issues.”

10/11/2012 | Argentina

UK's Unite union supports Libertad Frigate

The United Kingdom’s largest labour union Unite today condemned the seizing of the Argentine navy Libertad frigate in Ghana.

29/12/2011 | Argentina

Argüello begins term as Argentine Ambassador in US

Jorge Argüello arrived in Washington DC today, where he will start his mission as Argentine ambassador to the US. He will present his credential letters to US President Barack Obama in the White House on January 18th.

26/01/2012 | Argentina

Alicia Castro appointed ambassador to the UK

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner appointed Alicia Castro as ambassador to the United Kingdom, and the British government has accepted her credentials, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

16/10/2012 | Argentina

Ambassador Alicia Castro delivers credentials to Queen Elizabeth II

Argentine Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alicia Castro, delivered her credentials to Queen Elizabeth II in a meeting deemed as “warm,” that will help improve bilateral relations between both countries.

07/11/2011 | Argentina

Foreign Ministry candidate appointed as Ambassador to Brazil

Foreign Ministry’s Trade and Economic Affairs secretary Luis María Kreckler, who was a strong candidate to be the Foreign Minister in the next presidential cabinet, was appointed as Argentina’s Ambassador to Brazil.

09/11/2011 | Argentina

Argüello appointed Ambassador to the United States

Jorge Argüello was appointed as the new Argentine Ambassador to the United States by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Government sources said. Argüello, who currently represents Argentina before the United Nations, will replace Alfredo Chiaradia in Washington DC.

01/12/2011 | Argentina

Argüello officially appointed as Argentine ambassador to US

US President Barack Obama’s administration officially approved Jorge Argüello’s bid to become the Argentine Ambassador in Washington DC, the Foreign Ministry announced.

08/07/2011 | Argentina

US Ambassador praises Gov't decree against human traffic

US Ambassador in Buenos Aires Vilma Martínez praised the decree signed by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on Wednesday which banned the publication of advertisements offering sexual services and highlighted her “commitment in the fight against human traffic.”

17/08/2011 | Argentina

Iran hopes to appoint ambassador to Buenos Aires 'in near future'

Iranian deputy Foreign Minister Ali Ahani expressed his wishes that his country will be able to appoint a new ambassador in Buenos Aires in the near future.

25/10/2011 | Argentina

US, Argentina sign bilateral space research agreement

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner met with US authorities to sign a bilateral space cooperation agreement that will be developed jointly by NASA and the National Committee for Space Activities (CONAE).

25/02/2011 | Argentina

Economist Aldo Ferrer appointed new ambassador to France

The government appointed economist Aldo Ferrer ambassador to France. The decision was confirmed by the decree 180/2011 which was signed by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman, on February 22.

24/03/2011 | Argentina

'There was no complot, pressure in the request of Moyano information'

Swiss Ambassador in Argentina Johannes Mattyase said that "there was no complot, or pressure whatsoever" in the request of information of Hugo Moyano in connection to a money laundering case.

16/06/2011 | Argentina

Argentine ambassador to UN regrets Cameron's sovereignty remarks

The Argentine ambassador to the UN, Jorge Argüello, reiterated Argentina’s disappointment over British Prime Minister, David Cameron’s approach to Malvinas islands sovereignty, and said that it’s “worrying and irritating to hear the British Prime Minister confirm what everybody was thinking; also neglecting to abide by UN resolution.”

12/09/2012 | World

United Nations condemns attack on US diplomats in Libya

The United Nations strongly condemned an assault that killed the US ambassador to Libya and three embassy staff and said the "horrific and tragic attack" further spotlighted the security challenges facing Libyan authorities.

03/12/2012 | World

Argentine ambassador to UK denies 'harassment' against vessels

Argentine ambassador to London Alicia Castro strongly rejected the complaints from the British Government about alleged “harassment actions” against vessels carrying out activities in the area surrounding the Malvinas Islands.

28/04/2012 | World

Saudi recalls ambassador, shuts embassy in Egypt

Saudi Arabia said today it had recalled its ambassador from Egypt for "consultation" and would close its embassy and consulates in the Arab nation.

12/05/2012 | World

Bulgarian ambassador escapes kidnapping in Yemen

Bulgaria's ambassador to Yemen escaped with minor injuries on Saturday after masked gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital and tried to kidnap him, a Western diplomat said.

03/06/2012 | World

US ambassador marks D-Day with Normandy parachute jump

US ambassador to France Charles Rivkin took part in a mass parachute jump over the coast of Normandy on Sunday to mark the 68th anniversary of the Allied invasion of mainland Europe in World War Two.

30/11/2011 | World

Germany recalls ambassador from Iran

Germany has recalled its ambassador to Iran for consultation after the British diplomatic mission in Tehran was stormed yesterday, German media reported today.

18/01/2012 | World

Obama meets Argüello, expresses 'joy' for CFK's recovery

Argentina’s Ambassador in United States Jorge Argüello delivered his credential letters to President Barack Obama, who expressed his “joy” for the positive results of his counterpart Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s surgery.

07/02/2012 | World

France recalls Syria ambassador, vows more pressure

France recalled its ambassador from Syria today in protest at the violent government crackdown on opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, saying his "days were numbered" and vowing to press on with efforts to end the bloodshed.

23/06/2012 | Latin America

Gov't withdraws Argentine Ambassador to Paraguay

Argentina is withdrawing its ambassador to Paraguay because of the rapid impeachment of former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

05/01/2013 | Latin America

Honduras removes its ambassador to Colombia amid party scandal

Honduras has removed its ambassador to Colombia amid reports his personal aide was involved in a wild party held at the embassy of Honduras in Bogota which, according to media, was attended by prostitutes and where cell phones and computers were stolen.

07/04/2011 | Latin America

US expels Ecuadorean ambassador in tit-for-tat move

The United States ordered Ecuador's ambassador to leave and scrapped a round of talks to retaliate for the expulsion of its envoy in Quito over US diplomatic cables alleging police corruption.

30/10/2011 | Latin America

'CFK's reelection strengthens bilateral relations,' Chilean ambassador says

Chilean ambassador to Argentina Adolfo Zaldívar assured that President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s reelection “allows for the strengthening of bilateral relations and a more profound integration between both countries.”

28/12/2011 | Latin America

Jaque approved as Argentine ambassador to Colombia

Former Mendoza governor Celso Alejandro Jaque was approved by the Colombian government as the new Argentine ambassador in Bogota, sources in the Foreign Ministry announced.