Argentina's foreign minister likens agro-industry to Messi, urging global market push

Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno has championed the nation's agro-industrial sector, highlighting its potential as a significant driver of national prosperity and a powerful instrument of international influence. Speaking at the "The Business of Feeding" event at the Rural Exhibition in Palermo, Quirno drew a parallel between the sector's capabilities and the global renown of football icon Lionel Messi.

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The Argentine agro-industrial force can become one of the main sources of national prosperity and, at the same time, an instrument of international influence.

"The Argentine agro-industrial force can become one of the main sources of national prosperity and, at the same time, an instrument of international influence," Quirno declared to an audience of producers and agro-industrial business leaders. He framed the current global landscape, marked by geopolitical tensions and concerns over food supply, as an unprecedented opportunity for Argentina. The minister pointed to the country's experienced producers, advanced logistics, internationally recognized technicians, and value chains as key competitive advantages.

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You have generations competing against the best, overcoming adversity, and raising the name of our country. We now have another decisive match ahead. The major international markets are at stake.

Leveraging the current football World Cup atmosphere, Quirno used a sports metaphor to inspire the audience. "You have generations competing against the best, overcoming adversity, and raising the name of our country," he said. "We now have another decisive match ahead. The major international markets are at stake. This is where it will be decided who will be capable of inventing a world that demands security and trust. From the Foreign Ministry, we will be by your side to open spaces, defend every achievement, and level the playing field. Argentina has the team, the history, the tradition, and the talent to win. You are the Messis, and the agro-industry and the world know it. Let's go out and win that match together; I am convinced we will win."

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Argentina has the team, the history, the tradition, and the talent to win. You are the Messis, and the agro-industry and the world know it. Let's go out and win that match together; I am convinced we will win.

Quirno further asserted that the sector's productive capacity extends beyond economics, serving as a vital component of Argentina's "soft power." He explained that each export of grains, meats, oils, or agricultural technology strengthens the country's global presence and fosters long-term relationships with international consumers and industries. The government, he added, aims to move beyond past export restrictions and foster greater integration with global markets, aligning with President Javier Milei's vision of empowering the productive sector.

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The field is a fundamental part of Argentine soft power.