Argentina President Milei Attends IMF Talks at G7

Argentina's President Javier Milei attended the G7 summit, engaging in high-stakes talks with the IMF, securing an $800 million disbursement after the Fund's approval. Milei's agenda included meetings with IMF head Kristalina Georgieva, Italian PM Meloni, French President Macron, and World Bank President Banga. Additionally, he plans to travel to China to meet with President Xi Jinping, following the renewal of a $5 billion currency swap line. Milei aims to negotiate a new IMF program to lift capital controls, emphasizing his commitment to economic reforms amidst global engagements.